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3. CASE-STUDIES

3.1. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Chennai

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Figure 3– Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Chennai, India's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, popularly called the Marina
Arena, is a multipurpose venue.It can accommodate 40,000 people in seats.
Both football games and athletic events are held there. Additionally, the
complex has a 5,000-seat multipurpose indoor stadium where volleyball,
basketball, and table tennis are played. In addition, the stadium hosts
events and concerts. The stadium bears the name of Jawaharlal Nehru, the
initial Prime Minister of India. Up until the 1980s, it was referred to as the
Corporation Stadium. Test matches for cricket were played at the stadium
earlier, from 1956 to 1965.By August 19, 2017, nine tests had been held
there.

3.1.1. Questions asked to managers

1.What are the fore seen facilities that are needed, and what facilities need
upgrade or improvement from the existing condition?
-To increase the quality of the seating of the stadium.

2. Share your experience regarding the most difficult day to organize an event
in the stadium?
-The ISL match between Chennai and Mumbai was one of the most
though.

3. What is the smallest event that happened in the stadium?
-Celebrity football match and local football matches.

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