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Chhatrasal Stadium

Chhatrasal Stadium

Sports venue in Delhi, India

The Chhatrasal Stadium is a sports stadium in North Delhi. The stadium is famous for its wrestlers, such as Yogeshwar Dutt, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Sushil Kumar, Bajrang Punia and Amit Kumar Dahiya who have won medals at Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and numerous world championships. The stadium hosts other sports such as athletics, basketball, archery, football and kabaddi.[1][2][3][4] The stadium is currently used by the I-League club Sudeva Delhi FC.[5][6]

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History

The stadium is named after Maharaja Chhatrasal whose figure is mounted with black marble near the entry gate. The original stadium was built in early 1980. During the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games it was renovated to a new and advanced track.[7] The stadium is directed by Dronacharya awardee, Mahabali Satpal.

The stadium has an approximate capacity of 16,000.

Location

Chhatrasal Stadium is located within walking distance of Model Town Metro Station and Azad Pur Metro Station. There are 13 entry gates. The stadium is often closed on Sundays while training for various disciplines takes place in the morning and evening times.

References

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    "Chhatrasal-Stadium - Latest News on Chhatrasal-Stadium | Read ..." Zee News. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
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    "I-League 2022–23: Sudeva Delhi to start their season campaign against Kenkere FC". www.daijiworld.com. New Delhi: DaijiWorld. IANS. 13 November 2022. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
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    "Sudeva Delhi relegated after 3–3 draw with NEROCA". thebridge.in. Press Trust of India. 1 March 2023. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
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    "Sheila inaugurates Chhatrasal Stadium for CWG". indiatoday.InToday.in. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2014.


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