SLC29-W4 | Urban Discovery Journey : Sports and Educational Product Zone

dove11 (80)memberMember - 🇮🇳in Traveling Steem • 7 days ago (edited)

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This week I will take you to Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium in Meerut which is one of the selected Sports and Educational center of India and still updating. I visited this stadium yesterday and although the training session was over but I could capture some of the sports persons practicing outside.

Which kind of sports center did you visit? Introduce briefly.

I visited Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium in Meerut which is a multi-purpose public sports center catering to a wide range of athletic and recreational activities.

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It was primarily focused on athletics, but now renovated with 400m synthetic track under development for track events like shot put, long jump, discus throw, and javelin, enhancing athlete safety and performance.

They are lading AstroTurf for hockey so to bring this stadium o international map.

The stadium supports diverse sports including cricket, football, basketball, badminton, boxing, hockey with a synthetic field, and swimming, alongside upcoming additions like a modern shooting range, gym, multi-story buildings for indoor events, hostels, and spectator stands.

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it draws about 800 daily users, hosts local tournaments, and nurtures talent for national competitions. This stadium has produced some of the top plyers in different sports like cricket, hockey, badminton, table tennis, wrestling, and other games that played at national and international level.

The ongoing upgrade will position it as India's top athletic venue, blending outdoor tracks with emerging indoor facilities for holistic sports development. it's a vital hub for fitness enthusiasts in Meerut.

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Mention the sports equipment of that sports center. (With pictures + prices, videos)

Sports Stadium provides basic sports equipment for its fifteen training disciplines, though users bring personal gear. Facilities imply standard items for athletics and field sports.

Athletics Equipment
Includes shot put balls, discus discs, javelin spears, long jump measuring tapes, hurdles, and starting blocks for track events on the 400m synthetic track.
Field and Team Sports
Cricket gear like bats, balls, stumps, and wickets, footballs, basketballs, badminton rackets, shuttles, and nets, volleyball nets and balls, hockey sticks and balls for the synthetic turf.
Other Gear
Boxing gloves, punching bags, and rings, swimming pool maintenance, billiards cues and tables, gym weights, benches, and modern shooting range pistols/targets (to be added soon).

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What is the most interesting sports equipment there? Or what is the popular sport at that sports center?

Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium in Meerut offers training in 15 sports, with badminton being a popular indoor option. Here are three most interesting ones, blending athleticism, local relevance, and excitement.

Badminton
Fast-paced rallies and agility training make it ideal for all ages, using stadium rackets, shuttles, and courts. Popular due to Meerut's sports manufacturing hub producing top gear.
Athletics
Track events like javelin, discus, and long jump on the 400m synthetic track thrill with power and precision; equipment includes throws and hurdles. Exciting for competitive speed and strength.
Hockey
Dynamic field play on the synthetic turf uses sticks and balls. Meerut's fame for hockey gear adds appeal. High-energy team sport fostering strategy and skill as some of the top Indian players have come out from this stadium including, Shahid, Ashok Kumar, etc That captained Indian teams in different period.
Other Games
Cricket was once the most popular game at this stadium but now shifted to Sports University Meerut. This stadium produced some of the top TT players and wrestlers of the country. Likewise each and every game played here has given the top players to national and state teams of India.

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Share your shopping or sports watching experience at that sports center

I have played badminton over four years, at Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium which was a transformative journey, blending discipline, community, and personal growth.

This was the only indoor badminton court during my playing days that offered a spacious, well-lit arena with quality duck shuttles, and nets provided for no fees, to selected trainees providing consistent practice from 5 AM. I was slated in 6 AM-7AM slot.

Although I was not a beginner but I learned finer points in deception, footwork and smashes through daily drills under expert coach Dipu Ghosh and played alongside some of the top players of my time like Syed Modi. But that was almost 45 years ago so I can provide no photos as I had no mobile phone or digital camera at that time.

I can tell you that progressing to competitive rallies and local tournaments and the fast-paced environment sharpened my agility and strategy, turning myself to reach at top level playing with top level players from Indonesia, Japan, Korea and other countries.

The badminton hall used to be full with 20-30 players at any given time practicing at walls and side courts, creating a vibrant network of enthusiasts sharing tips on dropshots and serves.

I can say this all gave me a lasting Impact and dedication which boosted my fitness, mental resilience, and even inspired about techniques tying into sports heritage.

Conclusion
Playing badminton at Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium and watching other games filled my heart with pure joy and endless fun. The thrill of smashing shuttles across the indoor court, hearing cheers from fellow enthusiasts, turned every session into a celebration of agility and pride.
Sweat-soaked rallies, triumphs, forging unbreakable bonds during games and laughs in this vibrant games center buzzing with hundreds of daily athletes, was always a fun, boosting my fitness and spirit. For me the sports legacy, moments remain pure bliss of passion, growth, and community ties.

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#### Location

Kailash Prakash Stadium	Civil Lines, Saket, Meerut
Google Maps	Here
Air-conditioned	Changing rooms
Annual training fees	Free & Paid ₹225/35 Steem
Hostel	Free
Rated	Top
Opens daily	from 5 AM to 6 PM
Atlas PIN	[//]:# (!steematlas 28.99152439 lat 77.72148156 long d3scr)