Bung Karno Stadium

Infobox_Stadium
stadium_name = Gelora Bung Karno
nickname = Gelora Senayan


location = Central Jakarta, Indonesia
coordinates = coord|6|13|7|S|106|48|9|E|type:landmark
broke_ground = 1960
opened = 1962
closed = Still in use
demolished =
owner = Jakarta Government
operator = Gelora Senayan Foundation (BPGS)
surface = Grass
construction_cost = $12,500,000
architect = N/A
former_name = Istora Senayan
tenants =
Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI)
Indonesia national football team
Indonesian Football League
Persija Jakarta
| seating_capacity = 88,083 (2005 avg: N/A)

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (formerly known as Gelora Senayan or Istora [http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/indonesia/jakarta/entertainment-in-jakarta/sport-in-jakarta/major-sports-venues-in-jakarta/bung-karno-stadium-in-jakarta.html Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Bung Karno Stadium, Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia ] ] ) is a multi-use stadium in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, and is named after Sukarno, Indonesia's first President. [ [http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sp20070721mm.html Schwarzer gives kind assessment of Kawaguchi | The Japan Times Online ] ] It has the joint 10th largest capacity of all stadiums in the world, equal to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is mostly used for football matches. Construction began on the stadium in 1960 and finished in 1962 in time to host the fourth Asian Games held in Jakarta in 1962. The huge stadium is able to hold up to 100,800 people. It was renovated for the 2007 Asian Cup as Indonesia was one of the four nations to host the competition. The capacity of 100,800 has been reduced to just over 88,000. [ [http://www.free-football.tv/news/Indonesia-Bahrain.html Indonesia v Bahrain (Group D) in Jakarta ] ] The stadium had not been renovated since its construction. It is divided into 24 sectors and 12 entrances, and into upper and lower stands. A special feature is the huge steel roof that forms a gigantic ring and protects the spectators from the heat.

The stadium hosted the 2007 Asian Cup Final between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Iraq won 1-0, with a goal scored by Younis Mahmoud in the 76th minute. Other competitions held there are several Tiger Cup finals and domestic cup finals.

port events

International

* Co-Host for the 1962 Asian Games (1962)
* Co-Host for SEA Games (1979, 1987 and 1997)
* Joint Host for the 2002 Tiger Cup with Singapore
* Co-Host for the ASEAN Club Championship 2003
* Co-Host for the 2004 Tiger Cup first leg Semifinal match between Indonesia and Malaysia and first the leg final match between Indonesia vs Singapore
* Co-Host for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup for Group D matches, the Quarter Final and the final between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

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