With exciting annual events like Lahore Marathon and international cricket and hockey matches, Lahore Sports is always in News. The magnificent Gadaffi stadium is the nerve center of city's sports.
Apart from the legions of cricket fans, Lahore Sports has much more to offer. Sports in Lahore is not confined to cricket only. The city has given birth to many world famous hockey players, who have donned the Pakistani jersey and rocked the hockey world with their superior skill and talent. Muhammad Saqlain is one of the many famous hockey players from Lahore. Sports like kabaddi and soccer are also very popular in Lahore.
The Cricket Citadel
Lahore is the home to one of the finest cricket stadiums of the world. With a capacity to accommodate 60,000 audiences, the Gadaffi Stadium is a modern stadium that has hosted numerous international
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cricket matches including the 1996 Cricket World Cup.The well-equipped stadium has been built in wonderful architectural style and resembles a typical red stone fort.
Lahore has been the cradle of several international cricketers including the world-cup winning captain – Imran Khan. Current players like Salman Butt, Muhammad Yousuf and Kamran Akmal also hail from Lahore.
The Lahore Marathon
One of the greatest sporting activities in Lahore is the annual Lahore Marathon. Allured by the glamour of participating in a world famous event, as well as the huge prize money, thousands of athletes from different parts of the world gather in Lahore, every year, to run in this prestigious marathon. Started in 2005, it is also participated by many common people and celebrities of Lahore.
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