Arjunchaupari: In a significant move to honor Sandeep Lamichhane, the former captain of Nepal’s National Cricket Team, the construction of a cricket stadium has commenced in Aruchaur village, located in Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality-5, within the Syangja district.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality is funding the stadium’s construction at Thaple area. Cricketer Lamichhane was present at the location in Aruchaur. The chairman of the rural municipality, Prakash Tiwari, stated that the investment comes from the local government, with local residents providing in-kind support to build the stadium on a public space atop a hill.
Chairman Tiwari mentioned that efforts are currently focused on clearing and leveling the ground. He expressed confidence that the stadium, named ‘Nineteen O Seven Arena’ due to its 1907-meter elevation above sea level, will be completed swiftly once the rainy season concludes.