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National Hockey Stadium is a purpose-built field hockey stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. Located inside the Nishtar Park Sports Complex, it is the biggest field hockey stadium in the world,[2] having a capacity of 45,000 spectators.[1][3]
نیشنل ہاکی سٹیڈیم | |
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| Address | Nishtar Park Sports Complex, Hafeez Kardar Road, Gulberg III |
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| Location | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Operator | Sports Board Punjab |
| Capacity | 45,000[1] |
| Surface | AstroTurf |
| Tenants | |
| Pakistan national field hockey team | |
The offices of Sports Board Punjab and Pakistan Hockey Federation are also located in the stadium compound.[2]
Tournaments hosted
It hosted all matches of the 1990 Men's Hockey World Cup, where the hosts were defeated 3–1 by the Netherlands in the final.[4] It has hosted many international matches and competitions, including the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy tournament in 1978, and further editions in 1988, 1994, 1998 and 2004.
In January 2018, it hosted a two-match series between World XI and Pakistan,[5] also hosted Haier Hockey Series Open in December 2018.[6]
Political events hosted
Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan announced the its power show, Haqeeqi Azadi jalsa, would be held at National Hockey Stadium on August 13, 2022.[7][8]
See also
- List of stadiums by capacity
- List of stadiums in Pakistan
- List of cricket grounds in Pakistan
- List of hockey stadiums in Pakistan
- List of sports venues in Karachi
- List of sports venues in Lahore
- List of sports venues in Faisalabad
References
- "Pakistan Hockey History: The 1990 Men´s Hockey World Cup". PHF. September 22, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- Imran, Sohail (10 July 2021). "National Hockey Stadium - an asset being wasted under Sports Board Punjab's nose". Geo News. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
- "World Stadiums - Stadiums in Pakistan".
- "Dutch Ambassador visits National Hockey Stadium". The Nation. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
- "In pictures: World XI triumphs over Pakistan in two-match hockey series". Dunya News. 22 January 2018. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
- "Uzbekistan outplays Afghanistan 11-0 in hockey series opener". Dunya News. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
- "PTI's August 13 rally shifted from Islamabad to Lahore". Brecorder. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
- "Imran Khan set to hold power show in Lahore". Daily Times. 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2022-08-13.
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