Gachibowli Athletic Stadium
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| Full name | GMC Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli |
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| Location | Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India |
| Coordinates | 17°26′48.42″N 78°20′40.91″E / 17.4467833°N 78.3446972°ECoordinates: 17°26′48.42″N 78°20′40.91″E / 17.4467833°N 78.3446972°E |
| Owner | Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) |
| Capacity | 40,000 [1] |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
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| Built | 2002 |
Gachibowli Athletic Stadium is a multipurpose stadium situated in the Gachibowli suburb of Hyderabad, India. It is used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people (although sometimes 40,000 people are allowed [2]) and contains an 8-lane 400m running synthetic athletic track, a 10-lane 100m sprinting track and a 4-lane synthetic warm-up track. Inside the athletic tracks lies a Football field 105m x 68m in size. Built at a cost of Rs. 35.30 crores, this stadium has built-up area of 14,850 m² (3.67 acres).
Structure
The highlight of the stadium is the cantilevered roof covering the spectator stands. The simple yet innovative structural design allows a 25m span cantilever allowing the spectators an unobstructed view of the sporting events. Diagonal yellow steel structural members act as tension members to balance out the forces of the cantilevered roof of the spectator stands. These members not only add to the exterior appearance, but also help in creation of a well-defined ambulatory path along the stadium. Orange coloured corrugated metal sheets wrap around the inner and outer edges of the roof trusses. This inexpensive cladding enhances the appearance of the stadium greatly.
West block
Most of the services and administrative areas of the stadium are hosted in the west block. The west block also contains the entrance porch and lobby. The facilities hosted in the west block are:
- Public address system
- Media Centre & Press Box
- 3 service and one players’ entrance
- Score board control & Games management room
- Lighting control rooms
- Public address & announcement rooms
- VIP lounges, pantries & toilets
- Office & conference rooms
References
See also
- Gachibowli Indoor Stadium
- List of stadiums in Hyderabad, India
- 2003 Afro-Asian Games
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