A grand sports initiative is in the pipeline for India's capital, Delhi. According to top sources from the Ministry of Sports, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will be redesigned as a state-of-the-art 'Sports City'. This ambitious project will span 102 acres of prime location.
The new Sports City’s construction will draw inspiration from the cutting-edge sports infrastructure used in countries like Qatar and Australia. The primary aim is to develop an advanced sports facility that meets international standards, setting the stage for Delhi as a global sports hub.
Sources indicate that the land on which the current Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium resides will undergo a full transformation. The new Sports City, expanding over 102 acres, will be a landmark development among the country's premier sports facilities, dedicated to creating a unified and modern sports center.
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Global Models Inspire the Sports City
To ensure the Sports City is built to world-class standards, teams from the Ministry of Sports are meticulously studying successful sports models in Qatar and Australia. Insights from these international designs will inform the training centers and amenities in the Sports City's blueprint.
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The Stadium's Glorious Past
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was initially constructed for the 1982 Asian Games and was renovated for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. It has long been one of India's most iconic multi-sport venues. With a seating capacity of about 60,000, the stadium has hosted numerous significant events, including athletics competitions, football matches, large concerts, and national ceremonies, such as Independence Day celebrations. It has historically served as the home venue for the national athletics team, playing a pivotal role in India's sports history for more than four decades.
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Earlier this year, Delhi's JLN Stadium hosted the World Para Athletics Championship. A special mondo track, costing approximately 300 million rupees, was installed for the event.
