The city's sports infrastructure received a massive upgrade ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, leaving a legacy of world-class venues.
* **Stadiums:** Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (multi-purpose, athletics and football), Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium (field hockey), and the Arun Jaitley Stadium (historic cricket ground). * **Professional Teams:** The city strongly supports the Delhi Capitals, its franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). * **Amateur & Community:** Cricket is played in nearly every park and alley, while marathon running and cycling have seen a massive surge in popularity in recent years.
