Bogyoke Aung San Stadium
The Bogyoke Aung San Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar. It was built as cricket ground in 1908, completed in 1910 and named as Burma Athletic Association Ground. The runway was constructed in 1935.Overview
Named after Aung San, the 40,000 seat stadium is still the largest stadium in Myanmar and was the national stadium until the mid-1980s. The stadium was the main venue for 1961 and 1969 South East Asian Peninsular Games. While it is no longer the main venue of choice for international level competitions, the stadium is still heavily used for Myanmar National League football matches.
Aung San National Indoor Stadium, located next to the outdoor stadium, is used for indoor sports competitions.
