Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
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Not to be confused with Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Lucknow.
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]
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National Stadium | |
Full name | Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium |
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Former names | Irwin Amphitheatre National Stadium |
Location | New Delhi, India |
Coordinates | 28°36′45″N 77°14′14″E |
Owner | Sports Authority of India |
Operator | Sports Authority of India |
Capacity | 16,200 after most recent renovation works[1] |
Construction | |
Opened | 1933 |
Rebuilt | 2010 |
Tenants | |
India men's national field hockey team Delhi Wave Riders (2013–present) Delhi Wizards (2011) |
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