The
second biggest sports extravaganza of the world The Commonwealth Games
is all set to take place in New Delhi in 2010. Eleven main venues of the
city are to host the Games. Some of them are existing stadiums while
others are newly built. Even the existing stadiums are renovated and
upgraded to meet the international standard. Besides these main venues,
which are to experience fierce competition of athletes in various events
there are certain training venues. These training venues are there to
provide adequate facility to athletes to prepare themselves before the
actual competition. The host city is to witness five newly built
stadiums including one indoor stadium at each in Jawaharlal Nehru
Stadium for weightlifting, Indira Gandhi Stadium for wrestling, Siri
Fort Sport Complex for badminton and squash and Yamuna Sports Complex
for table tennis. All these venues are to be located near the Games
Village at an average distance of 10-15 km. which can be traveled easily
within 15 to 20 munites. All these venues along with the Games Village
are to be inter-connected with each other by high quality roads and
metro rail network.Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
The massive stadium located in C.G.O. complex was built in 1982. The third largest stadium in India is spread across 100 acres of land having a sitting capacity 78000 spectators. It is one of the best ground in India having synthetic tracks and floodlights facility. Besides Opening and Closing ceremony the stadium is going to host athletics, lawn bowls and weightlifting events in the coming Commonwealth Games.
Indira Gandhi Stadium
The largest indoor stadium in India located in Indraprasta Estate was built in 1982. Spreading across 102 acres of land it has a sitting capacity of 25000. The fully air conditioned indoor stadium has sophisticated audio and lightening system. This stadium is to be used for Cycling, Gymnastics and Wrestling events of the Commonwealth Games.
Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Located near India Gate the Field Hockey stadium has a holding capacity of 25000 spectators. Men's and Women's Field Hockey events of the Commonwealth Games are to be played here. It is adorned with modern facility like synthetic surface and electronics score board.
Siri Fort Sports Complex
A complete fully air-conditioned new stadium is to be built with four courts at Siri Fort complex. It is to be the main venue for squash and badminton for 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Talkatora Indoor Stadium
It is located on Willington Cresent Road. This stadium is to serve as Boxing venues for the coming Commonwealth Games. Besides boxing ring it has separate warm-up areas with total holding capacity of 3500 in persons.
Tyagraja Sports Complex
The multi-purpose air-conditioned indoor stadium is to be constructed to host netball event for 2010 Commonwealth Games. Two main courts, separate warm-up areas, electronics scoreboard and proper lightening facility are to be built here.
Yamuna Sports Complex
The fully air-conditioned indoor stadium is to be built to host Table Tennis for 2010 Commonwealth Games. There are two main courts with electronics scoreboards with 5000 in person holding capacity.
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range
This facility is to host shooting competition for 2010 Commonwealth Games. There are different shooting ranges and ammunition storage facility in this stadium.
Delhi University Sports Complex
This outdoor sport complex is to be renovated to host Rugby 7's in the upcoming Commonwealth Games. When fully completed it is to hold 10000 spectators.
R.K. Khanna Tennis complex
This complex is to be used for Tennis event in the upcoming Commonwealth Games. It is to be so made to hold 6000 people with tennis courts.
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukharjee Swimming Complex
This complex is to be used for Aquatics swimming and diving events in Delhi Commonwealth Games. There are 3 temperature controlled main pools. The stadium holds 5000 spectators.