Top 400 Meter Synthetic Tracks in Tamil Nadu “ Athleticsme.com

Harish Vijay
5 min readSep 12, 2020

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I Really wonder “How many Athletic 400 Meter 8- lane Synthetic Tracks and Fields we have in Tamil Nadu and which are best” So here I like to share with You a Couple of top ATHLETIC Tracks Particularly in Tamil Nadu.

  1. There are many Aspiring Young Athletes in Tamil Nadu and all over the world who are working hard every day on and off the Track. Even some practice in unconstructed Track and poorly maintained grounds. That some time limits their ability to reach their Maximum limit of performance. Even some practice without the knowledge of What and how a well-constructed 400-meter Synthetic track looks like.
  2. When I used to practice, I always wished I Would Know facts about Athletic Tracks in India. I know a few athletes with the same wish and some questions. So, I share my Research and knowledge which I feel must be Appropriate and helpful to fellow athletes. But first I like to begin with, my favorite Athletic Track and Stadium

1.Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (AKA) Marina Arena. It is a Multipurpose Stadium in Chennai, TN, India. It Hosts a lot of sports and ATHLETIC The stadium was named after Jawaharlal Nehru, the First prime minister of India. It Contains a volleyball court, throw ball court, Handball court, Kabaddi field, and natural football turf Constructed with a facility of organizing and practicing all kinds of Indore and Outdoor Games.
  • Primarily, it is a 400 Meter 8- lane synthetic Athletic Track. Decades of Athletic Events and Other Sports Competitions and Cricket match. Late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa Passed a plan to convert the old Nehru stadium into a New ultra-modern facility. And with a 400 Meter 8-lane synthetic Athletic Track.
  • The Jawaharlal Nehru stadium has two 400 Meter synthetic Athletic Track. Which was mentioned as A and B Stadium. Stadium B is nothing Less compared to Stadium A. Besides it has no seating arrangements. Also, every Athletic star around Chennai prefers Jawaharlal Nehru stadium to practice for its unique and Professional Tracks and Atmosphere. That’s how it is leading in the top of Athletic Track and Field in Tamil Nadu.

2.MGR Race Course Stadium

  • The MGR Race Course Stadium (AKA) MGR Stadium. It is a Multipurpose Stadium in Madurai, TN, India. It Hosts lot of sports and Athletic Madurai Race Course Stadium has a 400 Meter 8-lane Synthetic Athletic Track. It was established by the Sports Authority of India(SDAT) and Constructed in 1970 in an area of 26 Acres. This stadium is the main Sports venue that has almost every facility to host over 12 sports Competitions. It was renovated and constructed in 2012 with 400 Meter synthetic Athletic Track.
  • The 1st South zone Tamil Nadu Paralympic Swimming Competition 2014 was hosted at MADURAI RACE COURSE Stadium. MGR stadium also includes different Sports courts, Cricket Field, Swimming pools and a Football filed Similar to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

3.Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Coimbatore)

  • This is the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is Located in Coimbatore, TN, India. To be more Precisely, it is located in the heart of Coimbatore, near V O Chidambaram Park. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Coimbatore) also has multi-purpose Stadium and Alike Nehru stadium in Chennai this Stadium in Coimbatore contains an Indoor game Hall, swimming pool, ticket booths, an electronic scoreboard, Etc.., It has a 400 Meter synthetic Athletic Track. It was established and constructed by the Sports Authority of India (SDAT) in 1971.
  • Initially, it had no Seats to occupy and open to viewers. Later The stadium was renovated in 2017 by Chennai City FC with Seats and grass turf. More than an Athletic competition this stadium is Better known for Football Matches. It is still under construction with new Ideas to provide a better place for ATHLETES. It is Also one of the ATHLETIC Track and Filed in Tamil Nadu which has own 400 Meter Synthetic Track.

4.Anna Stadium

  • The Anna Stadium is located in Tiruchirappalli, TN, India. The Track is located in the Anna Sports Complex. This complex is Located in Khajamalai, a suburb of Tiruchirappalli. The Anna Sports Complex also has a multi-purpose Indoor Stadium and Alike other stadium this complex contains Courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and handball.
  • It Hosts lot of SPORTS and ATHLETIC Anna Stadium also has its own 400 Meter 8-lane synthetic ATHLETIC Track. It was established and constructed by the Sports Authority of India (SDAT) in 1970 in an area of 31.25 Acres. Anna Stadium Became the Fourth ATHLETIC stadium with the Hi — facility Specification for Athletic in Tamil Nadu Followed by Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai.

5.VOC Park Stadium

  • The V.O. Chidambaram Park Stadium or VOC Park SDAT Stadium is a multipurpose sports Complex located in the Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. This stadium is Administrated by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT). SDAT takes care of the Stadium’s operation and Maintenance
  • This stadium was named after V.O Chidambaram Pillai. This stadium is quite big like a Nehru stadium in Chennai. This is one of the top Track and Field not just because it has Its own 400 Meter 8-lane Synthetic Track. Also, it has
  1. FootBall Ground (Grass) — 1
  2. 400m Athletic Track — 1
  3. Basketball Court — 2 (Concrete floor)
  4. Volleyball court — 2 (1-flood-lit)
  5. Kabaddi Court — 1
  6. Tennikoit — 1
  7. Kho-Kho Court — 1
  8. Ball Badminton — 1
  9. Indoor Court for Shuttle Badminton — 1 (Cement floor with flood-lit)
  10. Swimming Pool (25mx13m) — 1
  11. Multi Gym Hall — 1

6.Manohar C Watsa Stadium

As an Additional Information, the contact details of Every Stadium I wrote About is Below the page.

I hope My information here helps every Athlete to Know a few of the Top Athletic Tracks, Fields, and Stadiums in Tamil Nadu. You can still find many fascinating Facts and informative Article About Athletics and other Sports by clicking on my Web site https://athleticsme.com.

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Originally published at https://athleticsme.com on September 12, 2020.

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