Ludhiana Sports Landmarks

Ludhiana has emerged to be the sports capital of Punjab, as a record number of international sports infrastructures have come up in the recent years. It had the privilege of hosting 31st National Games in the year 2001, in the newly renovated Guru Nanak Stadium. This Guru Nanak Sports Complex has ultra modern facilities for games of Athletics, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Gymnastics, Badminton, Table Tennis and other indoor games. The following is the list of infrastructure available at Ludhiana District:

Guru Nanak Stadium : It has been built at a cost of approx. Rs.15.4 crore. It is flood lit and has a capacity for 1500 spectators. ................................

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Basketball Indoor Hall : There is an exclusive hall for the game of Basketball in Guru Nanak Sports Complex, created at a cost of Rs.120.00 Lacs by the Sports Department. .................

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Multipurpose Hall : The multipurpose indoor hall of Guru Nanak Sports Complex here was built for basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, judo, wrestling and handball matches. Many big tournaments have been held in this hall in the past decade. ..........................

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Cycling Velodrome - PAU : Cycling Velodrome project was created in 1989 by Punjab Agriculture University at a cost of about Rs.1.50 crore. A pavilion block was added in the year 2001. This project too, conforms to the international standards. ...........................

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Astroturf Hockey Ground - PAU : An agreement has been signed between Punjab Govt., Sports Department and the PAU that the property rights would be with the PAU and the running control would be with Sports Department and both would be jointly responsible for its maintenance. ...................................

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Rural Olympics Sports - Kila Raipur : In February each year, Ludhiana becomes the destination fro hundreds of sports enthusiasts, including foreigners. Many of them have never seen bullock carts or camels running for coveted cash prizes in speed races. They come to Kila Raipur to see the special breed of bullocks, camels, dogs, mules and other animals competing in highly professional events. ...........................

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