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| ] is one of the largest cities of the State of ] in ]. It encompasses a large area and is an inland peninsula surrounded by the rivers ] and ] from three sides with only one side connected to the mainland. Along with a large number of areas within Allahabad City, there are several satellite cities on the other side of the rivers ] and ] that are considered as satellite cities of Allahabad. There are also a large number of Townships and villages near Allahabad City within ]. | |||
| ==Sports and recreation== | |||
| ] is well known for its sporting activities in the fields of ], ], ] and ]. There are several sports complexes that can be used by both amateurs and professionals. These include the ] Cricket stadium, Mayo Hall Sports Complex and the ] Gymnasium. There are several swimming facilities throughout the city as well. | |||
| Allahabad has a prominent place in Indian Gymnastics. It is the leading team in ] and Asian countries. Khelgaon Public School at Jhalwa, Allahabad provides training in Gymnastics. Khelgaon Gymnasts won two Gold and 3 silver medals at 33rd Tulit Peter Memorial Cup-2007 held at Hungary. | |||
| The largest icon of Indian hockey till date, Major Dhyanchand, was born on August 29, 1906, in Allahabad. He won gold medal in three successive Olympic games: Amsterdam Olympics 1928, Los Angeles Olympics 1932 and Berlin Olympics 1936. | |||
| ], Indian cricket player, is from Allahabad. Another prominent sporting personality from Allahabad is Abhinn Shyam Gupta who won the National title of badminton in 2002. | |||
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