New Delhi:

A stadium in Jaffna in Sri Lanka, renovated by India, was inaugurated today jointly by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka Shri Maithripala Sirisena.

While Sirisena was present in the stadium, Modi joined the event through video-conferencing from New Delhi.

The Duraiappah Stadium, named in honour of a former Mayor of Jaffna late Alfred Thambirajah Duraiappah, has been renovated by the government of India at a cost of over Rs.7 crore. The stadium has been in disuse since 1997.

The renovated stadium, with a seating capacity of 1850, will provide the necessary infrastructure to promote sports and recreational activities and assist the overall development of the youth of the Northern Province in Sri Lanka.

On the occasion, Modi and Sirisena also witnessed the first major event at the renovated stadium, which is a celebration of the second International Day of Yoga. Over 8000 people are expected to participate in the Yoga Demonstration.

– DeshGujarat