Guru Nanak Stadium is a

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and

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located in

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. It is currently the home ground of

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team

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. With seating capacity of 30,000 spectators, there is a provision of 8 lane synthetic track. The track conforms to international standards for conduct of any athletic meeting. The adjacent indoor stadium has been used for the

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.70th National Basketball Championship: Punjab men and Railways women repeat as champions
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), 1 April 2020. Accessed 13 August 2021.

Other events

It had the privilege of hosting 31st National Games in 2001.

Kabaddi

Stadium has hosted some domestic

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matches. It also hosted matches of

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References

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