SSC CGL - Detailed Guide 2025
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Stadiums and Sports Venues (India Focused)
Key sporting arenas across India
1. Cricket Stadiums
| Stadium Name | Location | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Largest cricket stadium in the world (Capacity: ~1.3 lakh); Venue for major IPL and international finals |
| Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Hosted 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final; Home ground of Mumbai Indians |
| Eden Gardens | Kolkata, West Bengal | One of the oldest and most iconic cricket stadiums in India; Home of Kolkata Knight Riders |
| M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Also known as Chepauk Stadium; One of the oldest stadiums in India; Home of Chennai Super Kings |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi | Formerly Feroz Shah Kotla; Historic venue; Home of Delhi Capitals |
| HPCA Stadium | Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Known for its scenic location in the Himalayas; Hosts IPL and international matches |
SSC Tip: Narendra Modi Stadium = Largest in the world = Ahmedabad.
2. Hockey Stadiums
| Stadium Name | Location | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kalinga Stadium | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Hosted Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 & 2023 |
| Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium | New Delhi | Used in 2010 Commonwealth Games; Named after the hockey legend |
| Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium | Rourkela, Odisha | One of the newest and largest hockey stadiums in India |
SSC Tip: Kalinga = Bhubaneswar = Hockey World Cup venue.
3. Football Venues
| Stadium Name | Location | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan) | Kolkata, West Bengal | One of the largest football stadiums in India; Hosted FIFA U-17 WC Final 2017 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | Kochi, Kerala | FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 venue; Also used for ISL matches |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | New Delhi | Multipurpose stadium; Hosted athletics & football events in Commonwealth Games 2010 |
| Fatorda Stadium | Margao, Goa | Prominent ISL venue; Home ground of FC Goa |
| Kanteerava Stadium | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Home ground for Bengaluru FC |
SSC Tip: Salt Lake Stadium = Kolkata = Football
4. Multipurpose Stadiums & Events
| Stadium Name | Location | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium | New Delhi | Gymnastics, wrestling, kabaddi, Commonwealth Games 2010 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi) | New Delhi | Athletics, Football, Ceremonies of CWG 2010 |
| Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex | Pune, Maharashtra | Athletics, badminton, shooting |
| Gachibowli Stadium | Hyderabad, Telangana | Athletics, Kabaddi, Badminton |
SSC Tip: Indira Gandhi Stadium = Indoor Events = Delhi
Summary Table (Sport-wise)
| Sport | Stadiums / Venues |
|---|---|
| Cricket | Narendra Modi (Ahmedabad), Wankhede (Mumbai), Eden Gardens (Kolkata) |
| Hockey | Kalinga (Bhubaneswar), Dhyan Chand (Delhi), Birsa Munda (Rourkela) |
| Football | Salt Lake (Kolkata), Nehru (Kochi/Delhi), Fatorda (Goa) |
| Multipurpose | Indira Gandhi Indoor (Delhi), Shiv Chhatrapati (Pune) |
Exam Strategy
- • Focus on "Location vs Sport" format.
- • Salt Lake, Kalinga, Narendra Modi Stadiums are frequently asked.
- • CWG 2010 Delhi venues (Indira Gandhi & Nehru Stadium) often appear in older sets.
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