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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

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A new polygrass turf was laid on all pitches equipped with new sprinkler systems. The main field has a capacity to seat about 16,200 spectators. The second pitch outside the main arena has 900 permanent seats and with a provision of 1,600 temporary seats. The two competitive pitches are flood-lit
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The stadium is air-conditioned and fitted with lifts. There are barrier free provisions for athletes and spectators who are physically challenged. The stadium will get its power supply from two grids with a backup based on generator sets and battery uninterrupted power supply.
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to be unveiled. The stadium was revamped at a cost of Rs 262 crore, 50 crore more than originally budgeted. The stands, which were earthen embankments, were demolished and a new rectangular seating bowl was constructed in its place.
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The stadium is spread over 17,500 square metres in the 37-acre (150,000 m) complex. It has three synthetic pitches — two conform to international standards and a third is for practice. It is located adjacent to the
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with foldable floodlight towers (hinged mast lights) which will provide 2,200 lux illumination during the competition. This will enable high definition TV transmission.
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From 8–10 December 2017 it hosted the fourth edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta, the Urdu festival of India by Rekhta Foundation led by Rajiv Saraf.
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Both the pitches are equipped with facilities for the players like change rooms, relaxation lounges and a VVIP lounge.
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The stadium was built in 1933 as a gift for Delhi from the
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On 24 January 2010 it became the first venue for the
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National Stadium, Delhi
Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Lucknow

New Delhi
India
Coordinates
28°36′45″N 77°14′14″E / 28.61250°N 77.23722°E / 28.61250; 77.23722
Sports Authority of India
Sports Authority of India
Capacity
India men's national field hockey team
Delhi Wave Riders
Delhi Wizards
field hockey
New Delhi
India
field hockey
Dhyan Chand
1st Asian Games

Asiad
Maharaja of Bhavnagar
Lord Willingdon
New Delhi
Edwin Lutyens
Purana Quila
Old Fort
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rajpath
India Gate

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