KASA Stadium or Karbi Anglong Sports Association (KASA) Stadium is a

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. It is used mainly for

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and

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Stadium

The stadium has capacity of 9,000 spectators. The inaugural friendly match was held between the then champions of the

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, Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC, and Asaduzzaman FC from

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Competitive sports

The stadium hosts the CEM Gold Cup football tournament, organised jointly by the Karbi Anglong Sports Association, West Karbi Anglong Sports Association, and

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(KAAC). The 5th edition of the tournament was won by Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC by defeating

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4-2 in the

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Facility

The stadium has indoor badminton ground, Indoor

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, Guest room, Swimming pool.

References

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