Maj. Dhyan Chand National Hockey Stadium now ready for 2010 CWG
The new look stadium has been completely renovated and upgraded for the XIX Commonwealth Games will be the venue for XII Hockey World Cup to be held from 28th February to 13th March, 2010.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SPORTS FACILITIES IN STADIUM
=>Spread over 37 acres, renovated & upgraded at a cost of Rs 262 Cr.
=>Three synthetic hockey pitches (two conform to international match standard and third is practice pitch.
=>New poly grass turfs, fitted with sprinkler systems.
=>Hinged Mast Lights to provide 2200 lux illumination
=>Equipped with state- of- the art Acoustic System.
=>Main field having 16200 seating capacity
=>Entire stadium is centrally air-conditioned and fitted with lifts, barrier free provisions
=>Equipped with electronic surveillance through fixed and PTZ cameras
=>Two –tier underground parking facility in addition to open area parking area