Games Village To Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

With the dates approaching for the biggest multisport event in the country the 2010 Commonwealth Games the entire nation is waiting with excitement. Due to the magnanimity of the event most of the chosen sports complexes in Delhi have undergone a complete renovation. Most of them are completely refurbished and all ready to host the various events.

About - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is one of the most important venues for the Commonwealth 2010 games scheduled to be held in Delhi. Constructed in 1982 by the Government of India the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is situated in the C.G.O. Complex in Lodhi Road. Spreading over 100 acres of lush green land this sports complex has been serving as an all purpose sports ground since its establishment. Fully remodeled the venue is all set to host the opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games planned to be held on 3rd October. Apart from a host of fireworks there will be a marching ceremony that will be led by Australia the host nation of the previous Commonwealth Games.

• Four Play areas
• Has been the venue for several international sporting events
• 4 flood-lit towers providing 1,500 lux illumination - 1,200 lux of vertical illumination.
• Warm Up area: 4-lane 400 meter synthetic track.
• One of the biggest stadiums in the entire region

CWG 2010 Schedule: Matches to be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

The various games to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium include Athletics (6 - 12), Lawn Bowls ( 4 - 13) and Weightlifting (4 - 12 ) October. For Athletics the seating capacity of the stadium is 60,000 for Lawn Bowls it is 2,111 and for Weightlifting it is 2500.

Road Distance of Games Village to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Situated at a distance of 12 kms from Games Village,( the accommodation provided by the Government of India to the various athletes and officials attending the event), the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium is easily accessible by local transport. The Jawaharlal Nehru stadium is easily accessible by bus and metro railway services. 12 new bridges have been constructed for the purpose of effective commuting and the metro railway service will run from the from the airport to city centre - Connaught Place offering connectivity to 10 out of 11 venues of the Games.

Places between Games Village and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Ganesh Nagar, Secretariat, Indraprastha Marg

Landmarks between Games Village and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

National Institute of Science, Supreme Court, Appu Ghar, National Stadium, Purana Qila, Oberoi and Hazrat Nizamuddin West.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium - Contact Details

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Phone; (091) (011) 4636952, 4636950;
Fax - 4636953

Last Updated on : 2 September 2010