[2] The stadium complex also includes the Talkatora Swimming Pool in a separate building.

A tal (tank) situated at the west side of the garden, is surrounded by hilly ground (part of the Delhi ridge, forms a katora, bowl-shaped natural depression), which gives the place its name.

The stadium has been connected to a tunnel which is used by the athletes, it has multiple facilities which include acoustic ceiling of dome, scoreboard, video screens and sports lighting.

A number of environment-friendly material and energy-efficient devices have been used in this block to make it a green building.

Adjacent to the main stadium is the "glitzy" Talkatora Swimming Pool building.