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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Last Updated On: 08/03/2017

Athletics:

To preserve the iconic character of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, an innovative design for roof over seating tier has been provided this is the
one of the largest membrane roof system in the world.

The supporting system for 71 m span projected PTFE membrane roof over seating tier independent but coherent with the existing
retrofitting structure.

State-of-the-art technology for the system of sports lighting and public address.

The membrane of the roof will be illuminated during night hours with state-of-the-art façade lighting to relieve the spectators of monotony.

An air-conditioned tunnel for the performers of the opening and closing ceremonies inside the stadium below the athletes track and arena.

Special retrofitting with steel jacketing of 512 columns.

Ring of fire, lighting provided on the cat-walk of J.N. Stadium to give glare free FOP lighting.

Façade lighting in J.N. Stadium will cover 54,000 sqm. of membrane which will provide a crown shape to the stadium.

Type : Outdoor Stadium with seating covered by PTFE membrane roof

Seating Capacity : 60,000 Fixed Seats

Total Floor area : 43500 sq. m.

14 Ramps For Upper Seating 4 Interior Ramps For Lower

Entrance / Egress :
Seating, Stairs, Lifts & Escalators

Score Boards : Electronic Score Boards & Video Screens

Athletics, Weightlifting, Football, Volleyball, Archery,

Sports Disciplines : badminton, basketball, Cricket, Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis,
Fitness Centre

Synthetic Athletic Tracks - 9 Lane Warm up area – Track &

Sports Facilities :
Field, Warm up area – Throwing Temporary Fitness Center

Lighting / PA system : Sports Lighting & PAs from Suspended Catwalk

Barrier Free Access : Access & Amenities provided

VIP & VVIP Lounges at the Western Entry Access via Stairs, Lifts & Escalators

Fully Air-conditioned Facilities of International Standard for VIPs, Athletes, Media & Technical Officials

The new approach ramps have been designed to provide an evacuation time lesser than 6 minutes as per international standards.
Indigenously available high strength steel plates have been considered in the design. The steel fabrication and erection work would be
done through Indian agencies, locally.

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1/20/2020 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

JNS - Lawn Bowl

Outdoor Stadium with Four Synthetic Competition Greens

Seating for 2500 spectators

Electronic Score Board & Video Screen

Fully Air-conditioned Facilities of International Standard for VIPs, Athletes, Media & Technical Officials

High Mast Sports Lighting and PA system

JNS – Weightlifting

Unique in design, both architectural and structural.

From outside it appears like an egg shell.

This venue has been so designed that in the legacy use it will be the largest auditorium in Delhi with a dedicated double basement parking

State of art sports lighting and public address system.

Indoor Stadium - Fully Air-conditioned

Seating Capacity of 2172 persons

Two level underground parking for 300 PCUs

Twelve warm up stations and a main podium

Electronic Score Board & Video Screen

Barrier free access

Facilities of International Standard for VIPs, Athletes, Spectators, Media & Technical Officials.

State of Art Infrastructure & Finishes

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