Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium to be opened on August 3

After a delay of a few years, the newly built multi-purpose Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium at Worli in central Mumbai is to be opened on August 3, its owners -- National Sports Club of India (NSCI) -- announced on Wednesday.

The indoor stadium is air-conditioned and has a seating capacity of 3,150 which can be expanded to fit in another 2,500 persons.

The stadium, currently the only one of its kind in Maharashtra, is set to host matches of the inaugural Indian Badminton League from August 14-31.

It will also host the World Karate Championship featuring participants from 45 nations, a press release here said.