Paljor Stadium, also known as Palzor Stadium is a multi-use stadium

Stadium

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 in Gangtok

Gangtok

Gangtok is the capital and largest town of the Indian state of Sikkim. Gangtok is located in the Shivalik Hills of the eastern Himalayan range, at an altitude of . The town, with a population of thirty thousand belonging to different ethnicities such as Nepalis, Lepchas and Bhutia, is administered...

, India

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. It is currently used mostly for football

Football (soccer)

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 matches. The stadium holds 25,000 people. It is one of the most picturesque stadium in the country.

Upgradation of the Paljor Stadium

The work on the upgradation of Paljor Stadium was started in April 2001 and has been completed and the Stadium has been since handed over to the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs. The Stadium has an estimated sitting capacity of 25,000 spectators and the accumulated cost of construction stands at Rs. 30.70 crores. It has the following facilities:

• International size turf football field.
• Electronic score board.
• Hostel accommodation.
• Media centre.
• VIP lounge.
• Room for Physiotherapy centre.
• Room for multi-gym and fitness centre.
• Players’ and officials’ change room.
• Inbuilt public address system.
• Fire protection system.
• Indoor hall for basketball
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The ultra-modern Paljor Stadium was inaugurated by His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the President of India on 22nd Sept 2005 in gracious presence of H.E. the Governor of Sikkim and Dr. Pawan Chamling, Hon’ble Chief Minister

Chief Minister

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of Sikkim.