A Historic Step in Northern Province Sports Development
The Northern Province has reached a major milestone with the official launch of construction for the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility designed to uplift the region’s sports potential and promote national unity.
A Stadium Designed for International Excellence
The 40,000-seat arena will feature:
- ICC-standard playing facilities
- High-performance training and fitness centers
- Indoor and outdoor practice nets
- LED floodlighting for day-night matches
- A modern media and broadcasting center
- VIP boxes and hospitality suites
This stadium is expected to become a centerpiece of sports tourism in northern Sri Lanka.
A Boost for Youth & Community Development
The project aims to support thousands of aspiring young cricketers in the region who have historically lacked professional infrastructure.
Benefits include:
- New sporting pathways for youth
- Employment opportunities during construction
- Increased tourism revenue for the Jaffna District
- Strengthened local business activity
Symbolic Importance
The region, once affected by decades of conflict, sees this project as a symbol of reconstruction, unity, and new beginnings. Community leaders and sports officials have celebrated the project as a “turning point” for Northern sports involvement.
Source: Wikipedia
