Gwalior - Sports in Gwalior

Sports in Gwalior

Lakshmibai National University for Physical Education (operational since 1957) is one of the largest physical education institutions in the country. Gwalior also has The Railway Hockey Stadium with artificial turf. Roop Singh Stadium is a cricket ground with a capacity of 45,000. The stadium has hosted 10 One Day International (ODI) matches. Of the 10 matches played so far, the first one was played between India and West Indies on 22 January 1988. The ground has flood lights and has hosted day-night encounters as well. One match of the 1996 Cricket World Cup was also played on this ground, between India and West Indies. This ground is famous for hosting the ODI between India and South Africa in which Sachin Tendulkar scored a double century. Athletics are also played in this city.