Games Village To National Stadium

Its time for a feast for the sports lovers of the country since the 2010 Commonwealth Games are just a few days away. One of the biggest multisport events held in the history of the country the 2010 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to begin from 3rd October. Delhi is almost ready with most of its projects about to touch the completion mark. The sports complexes, the metro railway services, the 12 new flyovers and the Games Villages are all ready to make this event a grand success.

About - National Stadium

Named after the famous Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand, the Dhyan Chand National Stadium was built in 1933. Spreading over an area of 17,500 square metres in the 37-acre complex this major sports venue in the country is a multipurpose sports arena that hosted the Asian Games in 1951. Centrally air conditioned the Dhyan Chand National Stadium has a seating capacity of 25,000 spectators. The main field accommodates 16200 spectators and the second pitch outside the main stadium holds another 900 people.

Dhyan Chand National Stadium - Facilites

• State of the art sound system with acoustic affects
• Uninterrupted power supply
• Polygrass turf pitch equipped with sprinklers
• Foldable flood light towers
• Relaxing Lounge
• VIP Lounges
• Barrier free provisions for physically handicapped athletes and spectators

CWG 2010 Schedule: Matches to be held at National Stadium

Recently refurbished for the 2010 Commonwealth games, the important sports event scheduled to take place at this venue is Hockey scheduled between (3 - 14 October). The capacity for pitch 1 where the competition will be held is 2500 spectators. There are two pitches allotted for the sport along with one warm up pitch.

Road Distance of Games Village to National Stadium

Dhyan Chand National Stadium is located at a distance of 10kms from Games Village ( the government provided guest house for the athletes and officials attending the event). Dhyan Chand National Stadium is easily accessible from all parts of the city by local transport especially bus and metro. The nearest metro stations include Udyog Bhawan, Pragati Maidan and Mandi House. People taking the bus can also enjoy a hassle free journey due to the number of flyovers that have come up.

Places between Games Village and National Stadium

Ganesh Nagar, Secretariat, Indraprastha Marg

Landmarks between Games Village and National Stadium

National Institute of Science, Supreme Court, Appu Ghar

National Stadium - Contact Details

Lodhi Colony, Near C.G.O. Complex
New Delhi - 110 003

Last Updated on : 2 September 2010