Sports Culture in National Capital

Delhi, the capital of India, is home to some of the most popular stadiums in the country.These state of the art facilities serve as the venue for small and big sports events. It was because of Delhi's sporting prowess that Common Wealth Games 2010 was hosted across various stadiums of Delhi.

Many people come from different states from all over the country to learn and practise different games in these stadium. Many indoor as well as outdoor games can easily be played in these stadiums

Some of the famous stadiums of Delhi are:

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Located on Lodi road,it is one of the most famous stadiums of the country. The stadium is named after the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. A wide array of sports events can be organised here. 130,000 people can easily be accommodated around.

Fun Fact : JLN Stadium is the headquarters of the Indian Olympic Association.

Address : Bhisma Pitamah Road, Lodhi Road, Delhi- 110003

Nearest Metro Station : Central Secretariat (Violet/Yellow Line)

Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium

Badminton, gymnastics, volley ball,are some of the events that are help here every year. In Common Wealth Games 2010 all the gymnastics events were hosted here. Spread in an area of over 100 acres, the stadium was constructed in year 1982. It has a seating capacity of 25,000 persons. It is well equipped with various facilities such as lighting, audio,soundproof walls,fireproof facility,etc.

Address : Sports Authourity of India, ITO, Delhi- 110002

Nearest Metro Station : Indraprastha Metro Station

DDA Siri Fort Sports Complex

Another indoor stadium which hosts events in games like Squash, Badminton and Weightlifting. The stadiums also offer swimming pool, skating rinks, football field, hockey and cricket playing area. 

Address : Siri Fort Road, August Kranti Marg, Delhi - 110 049

Nearest Metro Station : Central Secratriat Metro Station

Yamuna Sports Complex

Archery and table tennis events are hosted in Yamuna Sports complex. It is managed by the DDA and has a capacity of 5000 people. 

Address: Master Somnath Marg, Near Vivekananda College, Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110092

Nearest Metro Station : Karkarduma Metro Station

Dr. Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool

People who love Aquatics and related event must head to this stadium. It has both swimming and diving pools. 

Address: Shankar Road, Talkatora Garden, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Nearest Metro Station : Jhandewalan Metro Station

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

Located in the heart if the city near India Gate is Major Dhyan Cand National Stadium. Named after famous Indian Hockey player Dhyan Chand, this stadium hosts many hockey events. The first Asian Games in 1951 were held here. It also used as a venue for marathons and rallies. 

Address : Block-I, Phase-4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi- 110052



Nearest Metro Station : Kanhaiya Nagar Metro Station

Talkatora Indoor Stadium

Basket Ball and Table tennis loving individuals should head to Willingdon Crescent Road where this stadium is. To your surprise youll eve find a section for archery. Apart from sports many music concerts, cultural programs, political seminars and quiz contests are also held.

Address : Talkatora Garden, Connaught Place, Delhi- 110001




Nearest Metro Station : Rajiv Chowk

Ambedkar Stadium

The stadium especially conceptualised keeping mind the interest in football of the people of the country. Stadium is developed to seat 20,000 people. Day-night football match are organised here. 

Address : 1100, Darya Ganj, Delhi - 110 002


Nearest Metro Station : Pragati Maidan

Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

Named after the emperor Feroz Shah Tughlaq, ruler of Delhi from 1351 to 1388, this stadium built in 1883 hosts cricket matches. Many international cricket matches have held here. 

Address : Bhadur Shah Zafar Marg, ITO, Delhi- 110002
Nearest Metro Station : Pragati Maidan

All work and no play makes everyone a dumb boy. So go out and have fun in these stadium.

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Post By Sidhant Dixit