Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium: after decades of glory, the curtains may finally come down on a national landmark

Four decades after hosting iconic sporting and cultural milestones — from the 1982 Asian Games to concerts by global stars — New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium faces demolition for a proposed Sports City, stirring nostalgia among those who built and witnessed its evolution

Losing track

The main athletics track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium remains out of use for training of athletes and competitions due to faulty repair work while the track in the warm-up area has also worn out