Delhi to get Rs 122 crore sports complex

Spread over 18.2 acres, the complex -- which is coming up at Najafgarh in west Delhi -- will have world class facilities.
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia (File | PTI)
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia (File | PTI)

NEW DELI: Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday approved a proposal for setting up a Rs 122 crore sports complex here with modern facilities for cricket, football, basketball, athletics, tennis and swimming.

Spread over 18.2 acres, the complex -- which is coming up at Najafgarh in west Delhi -- will have world class facilities. 

FIFA has already approved a Football Stadium at the complex as a certified venue for hosting international matches.

In the first phase, international level facilities for athletics, tennis, basketball and swimming are scheduled to be completed within six months.

A sports academy and residential facilities will be set up in the second phase and the entire sports complex is expected to be ready within 18 months. 

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