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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

1933 establishments in India1951 Asian Games2010 Commonwealth Games venuesAsian Games athletics venuesAsian Games football venues
Defunct cricket grounds in IndiaField hockey venues in IndiaMonuments and memorials to Dhyan ChandRebuilt buildings and structures in IndiaSports venues completed in 1933Stadiums of the Asian GamesUse Indian English from June 2018Venues of the 1951 Asian Games
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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. It served as the venue for the 1st Asian Games in 1951.

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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Sher Shah Road, New Delhi

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Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (Irwin Amphitheatre)

Sher Shah Road
110503 New Delhi (Chanakya Puri Tehsil)
Delhi, India
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