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Indira Gandhi Sports Complex

Indira Gandhi Sports Complex is located on the western bank of Yamuna River, in close proximity to the Delhi Secretariat (to its East) and the historical Ferozshah Kotla citadel (to its West). Built in the year 1982 to host the indoor sports events of the Asian Games, it is spread over an area of 102 acres.

The stadium, the largest indoor stadium in India, is being equipped with intricate audio and lighting systems, making it adequate for High Definition Television (HDTV) transmission.

Park and Walk By Metro

Gymnastics
Capacity 14,348
Competition Arena One indoor stadium; two warm-up halls
Competition Date Artistic Gymnastics: 4-8 October 2010, Rhythmic Gymnastics: 12 -14 October 2010
Entry Gate Number 7
Distance from Games Village 6 km
Cycling
Capacity 4000
Competition Arena 250 m covered Timber Track (a/c)
Competition Date 5-8 October 2010
Entry Gate Number 7
Distance from Games Village 6 km
Wrestling
Capacity 6,932
Competition Arena Three competition mat areas; six warm-up mat areas
Competition Date 5-10 October 2010
Entry Gate Number 7
Distance from Games Village 6 km

Green Initiatives

CYCLING VELODROME
Orientation – North South
Grid interactive 1 MW solar energy
    Heat insulation:
  • More than 50 percent external walls are cavity walls
  • Glazing with double Insulated glass
  • Thermal insulation on roof and wall
Conservation of water - dual system domestic and flushing water line
WRESTLING STADIUM
Orientation – East facing
    Heat insulation:
  • More than 50 percent external walls are cavity walls
  • Glazing with double Insulated glass
  • Thermal insulation on roof
Conservation of water - dual system domestic and flushing water line

Getting There

By Metro
Spectators may avail the Delhi Metro services from any part of Delhi NCR to reach Indraprastha Metro Station. Thereafter, they can avail the shuttle service to Raj Ghat Ash Ground parking area. From there the venue (Gate Number- 7) is 300 metres.
Park and Walk
Spectators can park their vehicles at Raj Ghat Ash Ground parking area and walk down a distance of 300 metres to the Venue (Gate Number 7).