Stade George V is a

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. The New George V Stadium has a capacity of 6,500.https://mauritiussportscouncil.govmu.org/mauritiussportscouncil/?page_id=291

History

The construction of the George V Stadium started in 1954 and the stadium was ready in 1955.History of football in Mauritius
In November 2002, the old stadium was demolished and the new stadium was opened in August 2003 and it was renamed as the New George V Stadium. It was used in the Indian Ocean Island Games in

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and has been the

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's home ground ever since. However, some matches are also played at the Anjalay Stadium.

References

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