Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday announced that the government will build a new international stadium with a seating capacity of 50,000 in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur.
Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘FIFA Football for Schools’ program at Dasharath Stadium, PM Oli said the government is accelerating the development of sports infrastructure across the country.
“A stadium accommodating 50,000 spectators will soon be constructed in Bhaktapur’s Suryabinayak Municipality,” Oli said, adding that it would be more than triple the size of Dasharath Stadium, which currently holds 15,000.
He also highlighted ongoing efforts in the sports sector, stating that the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is nearing completion and will host matches in the upcoming cricket season. Additionally, stadiums are under construction in Pokhara, Surkhet, Dhangadhi, Jhapa, and Damak.
“There will no longer be a shortage of stadiums or playing fields in Nepal,” Oli said, emphasizing the government’s ambition to make Nepal a gold medal-winning nation across all sports.
Oli further announced plans to build indoor training facilities, including infrastructure specifically for the women’s volleyball team.
He thanked the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Sports Council, and ANFA for organizing the event and expressed hope for a promising future for young athletes.