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{{Short description|Field Hockey stadium, New Delhi, India}}
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| image_caption = The stadium on a matchday in 2010
opened = 1951 |
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location = [[Milton Keynes]] |
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seating_capacity = 20,000|
| nickname = National Stadium
tenants = [[India national hockey team]] |
| location = [[New Delhi]], [[India]]
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| former_names = Irwin Amphitheatre<br/>National Stadium
| seating_capacity = 16,200 after most recent renovation works<ref>http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=512 {{Dead link|date=August 2022}}</ref>
| tenants = [[India men's national field hockey team]] <br> [[Delhi Wave Riders]] (2013&ndash;present) <br> [[Delhi Wizards]] (2011)
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The ''' Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium''', commonly known by its former name '''National Stadium''', is a [[field hockey]] stadium in [[New Delhi]], [[India]]. The stadium is named after former Indian [[field hockey]] player, [[Dhyan Chand]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Ravi |date=2023-07-18 |title=Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium: The Pride of Delhi, India - Stadiums World |url=https://stadiums.world/major-dhyan-chand-national-stadium-delhi/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |language=en-GB}}</ref> It served as the venue for the [[1951 Asian Games|1st Asian Games]] in 1951.<ref name=hto>{{cite news|title=Imperial Impressions|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/newdelhi/Imperial-Impressions/Article1-723461.aspx|publisher=Hindustan Times|date=20 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717175634/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/newdelhi/Imperial-Impressions/Article1-723461.aspx|archive-date=17 July 2012}}</ref>


==History==
'''Dhyan Chand National Stadium''' is a [[field hockey]] stadium at [[New Delhi]], [[India]]. It originally held 25,000 people. It is named after former famous Indian [[field hockey]] player, [[Dhyan Chand]]. The national stadium Is also well known for its [[Cricket]] coaching. The Dronacharya Award winner for Cricket, [[Sunita Sharma]] coaches cricket at this facility. It served as the venue for the [[1951 Asian Games|1st Asian Games]] in 1951. A 50-metre swimming pool is built to the east of the stadium.
[[File:Indian athletes at the First Asiad.png|thumb|left|Indian athletes at the first [[Asian Games|Asiad]]]]


The stadium was built in 1933 as a gift for Delhi from the [[Krishna Kumarasingh Bhavasingh|Maharaja of Bhavnagar]]. It was originally a multipurpose stadium named the '''Irwin Amphitheatre'''. It was designed by Anthony S. DeMillo and opened by [[Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon|Lord Willingdon]]. As per the original plans of architect of [[New Delhi]] [[Edwin Lutyens]], there was to be a garden at the site, to provide a clear view of the historic ''[[Purana Quila]] ''([[Old Fort, Delhi|Old Fort]]) in the backdrop, as it lay perpendicular to the axis beginning from [[Rashtrapati Bhavan]] (President's House) through [[Rajpath]] and ending at the [[India Gate]]. His plans were however overruled. It was renamed National Stadium before the [[1951 Asian Games]], Dhyan Chand's name was added in 2002.<ref name=hto/><ref>{{cite news |title=Even Bradman was impressed with Dhyan Chand |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/hockey/Even-Bradman-was-impressed-with-Dhyan-Chand/articleshow/9791543.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909114344/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-30/hockey/29944192_1_don-bradman-olympics-cricket |url-status=live |archive-date=9 September 2011 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 August 2011}}</ref>
The stadium was originally built in 1933 as a multipurpose stadium and named the '''Irwin Amphitheatre'''. It was designed by Anthony S. DeMillo. It was renamed National Stadium before the 1951 Asian Games, Dhyan Chand's name was added in 2002.


==Major renovations==
The Dhyan Chand Stadium is also the host venue for the [[2010 Men's Hockey World Cup]].<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200703221860.htm The Hindu News Update Service<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It will also be the hockey venue of the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]]. The stadium underwent a major reconstruction project before the Hockey World Cup 2010.
The Dhyan Chand Stadium was the host venue for the [[2010 Men's Hockey World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/007200703221860.htm | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=India to host 2010 men's hockey World Cup | date=22 March 2007}}</ref> It was also the field hockey venue of the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]]. The stadium underwent a major reconstruction project before the Hockey World Cup 2010.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}


On 24th January 2010 it became the [[2010 Commonwealth Games | first venue for the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be unveiled]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/events-tournaments/commonwealth-games/Revamped-Dhyanchand-Stadium-to-open/articleshow/5493024.cms The Times Of India<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. The stadium was revamped at a cost of Rs 266 crore. The original stands, which were earthen embankments, were demolished and a new rectangular seating bowl was constructed in its place. The stadium is spread over 17,500 square metres in the 37-acre complex. It has three synthetic pitches — two conform to international standards and a third is for practice.
On 24 January 2010 it became the first venue for the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]] to be unveiled.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/events-tournaments/commonwealth-games/Revamped-Dhyanchand-Stadium-to-open/articleshow/5493024.cms |title=The Times Of India }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The stadium was revamped at a cost of Rs 262 crore, 50 crore more than originally budgeted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/106443/FROM%20THE%20MAGAZINE/the-con-games.html |title=The Con Games : Cover Story - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2010-07-24 |access-date=2012-07-19}}</ref> The stands, which were earthen embankments, were demolished and a new rectangular seating bowl was constructed in its place.


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.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}
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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 with foldable floodlight towers (hinged mast lights) which will provide 2,200 lux illumination during the competition. This will enable high definition TV transmission.


==Stadium features==
The stadium has state-of-the-art sound system with required acoustic effects and also two scoreboards on right and left flanks overlooking the spectators' areas. Both the pitches are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for the players like change rooms, relaxation lounges and a spacious VVIP lounge.
The stadium is spread over 17,500 square metres in the {{convert|37|acre|m2|adj=on}} complex. It has three synthetic pitches — two conform to international standards and a third is for practice. It is located adjacent to the [[Indian Coast Guard]] Headquarters.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}
[[File:Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.jpg|thumb|272x272px|'''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 with foldable floodlight towers (hinged mast lights) which will provide 2,200 lux illumination during the competition. This will enable high definition TV transmission.


Both the pitches are equipped with facilities for the players like change rooms, relaxation lounges and a VVIP lounge.
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The entire stadium is centrally air-conditioned and fitted with lifts, 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.All these features make it arguably the best hockey stadium in the world.


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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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Latest revision as of 14:48, 10 October 2024

Not to be confused with Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Lucknow.

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
National Stadium
The stadium on a matchday in 2010
Map
Full nameMajor Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Former namesIrwin Amphitheatre
National Stadium
LocationNew Delhi, India
Coordinates28°36′45″N 77°14′14″E / 28.61250°N 77.23722°E / 28.61250; 77.23722
OwnerSports Authority of India
OperatorSports Authority of India
Capacity16,200 after most recent renovation works[1]
Construction
Opened1933
Rebuilt2010
Tenants
India men's national field hockey team
Delhi Wave Riders (2013–present)
Delhi Wizards (2011)

The Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, commonly known by its former name National Stadium, is a field hockey stadium in New Delhi, India. The stadium is named after former Indian field hockey player, Dhyan Chand.[2] It served as the venue for the 1st Asian Games in 1951.[3]

History

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Indian athletes at the first Asiad

The stadium was built in 1933 as a gift for Delhi from the Maharaja of Bhavnagar. It was originally a multipurpose stadium named the Irwin Amphitheatre. It was designed by Anthony S. DeMillo and opened by Lord Willingdon. As per the original plans of architect of New Delhi Edwin Lutyens, there was to be a garden at the site, to provide a clear view of the historic Purana Quila (Old Fort) in the backdrop, as it lay perpendicular to the axis beginning from Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House) through Rajpath and ending at the India Gate. His plans were however overruled. It was renamed National Stadium before the 1951 Asian Games, Dhyan Chand's name was added in 2002.[3][4]

Major renovations

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The Dhyan Chand Stadium was the host venue for the 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup.[5] It was also the field hockey venue of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The stadium underwent a major reconstruction project before the Hockey World Cup 2010.[citation needed]

On 24 January 2010 it became the first venue for the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be unveiled.[6] The stadium was revamped at a cost of Rs 262 crore, 50 crore more than originally budgeted.[7] The stands, which were earthen embankments, were demolished and a new rectangular seating bowl was constructed in its place.

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.[citation needed]

Stadium features

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The stadium is spread over 17,500 square metres in the 37-acre (150,000 m2) complex. It has three synthetic pitches — two conform to international standards and a third is for practice. It is located adjacent to the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters.[citation needed]

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

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 with foldable floodlight towers (hinged mast lights) which will provide 2,200 lux illumination during the competition. This will enable high definition TV transmission.

Both the pitches are equipped with facilities for the players like change rooms, relaxation lounges and a VVIP lounge.

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.

References

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  1. ^ http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/index1.asp?ls_id=512 [dead link]
  2. ^ Sharma, Ravi (18 July 2023). "Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium: The Pride of Delhi, India - Stadiums World". Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Imperial Impressions". Hindustan Times. 20 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Even Bradman was impressed with Dhyan Chand". The Times of India. 30 August 2011. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011.
  5. ^ "India to host 2010 men's hockey World Cup". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 22 March 2007.
  6. ^ "The Times Of India".[dead link]
  7. ^ "The Con Games : Cover Story - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 24 July 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
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