Khanikar Stadium
Interactive map of Khanikar Stadium | |
| Location | Khanikar, Dibrugarh, Assam, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 27°26′11″N 94°55′36″E / 27.4364552°N 94.9267385°E |
| Owner | Government of Assam |
| Operator | Government of Assam |
| Capacity | ~5,000 (existing); proposed expansion to 35,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2019 |
| Opened | 30 January 2026 (Phase I) |
| Construction cost | ₹233 crore (Phase I) |
Khanikar Stadium is a multi-sports stadium located at Khanikar in Dibrugarh district of Assam, India. It is being developed as one of the largest sports complexes in the state, with modern infrastructure aimed at hosting national and international sporting events. The project forms part of the Government of Assam's initiative to strengthen sports infrastructure in Upper Assam.[1]
History
The redevelopment of Khanikar Stadium was initiated around 2019 with the objective of upgrading the existing facility into a large-scale multi-sports arena.[2] The Assam Cabinet later approved plans to expand the stadium's seating capacity from approximately 5,000 to 35,000, making it the largest stadium in the state upon completion.[3]
The project has been developed in phases, with Phase I including core sporting infrastructure and spectator facilities.[4]
Facilities
Spread over approximately 104 bighas of land, the stadium complex includes a main football ground, indoor courts for basketball and volleyball, an international-standard swimming pool, athlete hostels, and spectator galleries.[5] Additional facilities include a VIP block and training infrastructure to support multi-disciplinary sporting events.
Future phases are expected to incorporate an athletics track and expanded seating capacity.
Inauguration
The first phase of Khanikar Stadium was inaugurated on 30 January 2026 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other dignitaries.[6] The inauguration marked a significant step in enhancing sports infrastructure in Upper Assam.
Significance
The stadium is expected to serve as a major sporting hub in Northeast India and contribute to the development of professional sports in Assam. It is also anticipated to boost sports tourism and provide improved training facilities for athletes from the region.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "From Indoor Courts to Swimming Pool: Here's What Rs 233-Cr Khanikar Stadium in Dibrugarh Offers". Northeast Live. 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Assam: Khanikar Stadium set to become largest multi-sports arena". NE Now. 2026.
- ^ "After being named Assam's second capital, Dibrugarh set to get the state's largest stadium". Northeast Live. 2025.
- ^ "Assam: Khanikar Stadium in Dibrugarh to be completed by year-end". The Sentinel Assam. 2025.
- ^ "From Indoor Courts to Swimming Pool: Here's What Rs 233-Cr Khanikar Stadium in Dibrugarh Offers". Northeast Live. 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Shah to open 1st phase of Assam's biggest multi-sports stadium". The Times of India. January 2026.
- ^ "Assam: Khanikar Stadium set to become largest multi-sports arena". NE Now. 2026.