The Anjalay Stadium is a multi-use
stadium
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in
Belle Vue Harel
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,
Pamplemousses District
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,
Mauritius
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. At present, it mostly hosts
football
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matches. The parking area of the stadium is also used for car racing and motorcycle racing.
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The stadium can accommodate 16,000 spectators
and was renovated
in 2003 at a cost of $15 million.
References
Football venues in Mauritius
Rugby union stadiums in Africa
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