It has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators.
Industrialist Anand Mahindra never ceases to amaze us with his social media posts. The Mahindra Group Chairman’s Twitter handle is replete with interesting, motivational and witty tweets along with important life lessons for his 10.5 million followers. This time, he treated his followers to some stunning pictures of a new football stadium being built in Ladakh. He also expressed his desire to see a football game at the newly constructed stadium.
The open synthetic track and astro-turf football stadium, built at an altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level, is the highest football stadium in the country and among the top ten in the world. It has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators.
Retweeting the pictures originally from another account that shared the breathtaking pictures, Mr. Mahindra wrote, ”The view takes your breath away. And not because of lack of oxygen!! At some point in the future, I want to be physically present at a football match at that stadium on a Sunday, instead of sitting on the sofa watching cricket on TV!”
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That view takes your breath away. And not because of lack of oxygen!! At some point in the future I want to be physically present at a football match at that stadium on a Sunday rather than sitting on the sofa watching cricket on TV! https://t.co/BxJoehTKjW
— Anand Mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 23, 2023
Since being shared, the pictures have garnered over 2.23 lakh likes, 3,165 likes and over 300 retweets. Users were stunned to see the wonderful view of the stadium amidst the snow-capped mountains in Ladakh.
“For football fanatic fans, Ladakh with its immaculate backdrop will stand out and inspire champions,” wrote a user. Another commented, “Absolutely sir! It is a breathtaking sight just cannot imagine how wonderful it would be to watch a football match live in this beautiful stadium.
A third wrote, “Absolutely breathtaking! There’s nothing quite like the energy and atmosphere of a live sports event. Hope your dream comes true soon!” The fourth added, “Anand sir, it would be great if you watch the football game in Ladakh! As always you have come up with great ideas. in appreciation.”
The stadium has been built as part of the Khelo India programme, an initiative of the Government of India to promote sporting culture in India. Last year, PM Modi had said that this kind of infrastructure will bring big opportunities in the field of sports, tourism and employment. The estimated cost of manufacturing this synthetic track and football turf is Rs. 10.68 crores.
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