Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Indoor arena and velodrome in Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi, India
The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is a major sports complex in New Delhi with a multipurpose arena and dedicated velodrome for cycling events. The facility spans a large area with diverse training spaces and support structures throughout the grounds.
Built by the Government of India and opened in 1982 to host the indoor events of the 1982 Asian Games, the arena was first known as the Indraprashtha Stadium and covers 102 acres. It was renovated for the 2010 Commonwealth Games at a cost of ₹240 crore, when a new air-conditioned velodrome was added for ₹150 crore. It later hosted the first International Premier Tennis League matches in December 2014 and the 2023 IBA women's boxing world championships.
The arena is named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, while the separate KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in the same complex honours the wrestler K. D. Jadhav, who won Independent India's first individual Olympic medal, a bronze at the 1952 Summer Olympics. The hall held wrestling events during the 2010 Commonwealth Games and seats 6,000.
The facility provides seating for thousands of spectators and features air-conditioning throughout for visitor comfort during events. The complex is well-organized with multiple entrances and distinct areas for different activities.
The complex holds a second indoor venue, the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, seating 6,000, which hosted the wrestling events of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. It was named after wrestler K. D. Jadhav, who took bronze at the 1952 Summer Olympics, Independent India's first individual Olympic medal.
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