Gachibowli Athletic Stadium

GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium
Full name GMC Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli
Location Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana
Coordinates 17°26′48.42″N 78°20′40.91″E / 17.4467833°N 78.3446972°E / 17.4467833; 78.3446972Coordinates: 17°26′48.42″N 78°20′40.91″E / 17.4467833°N 78.3446972°E / 17.4467833; 78.3446972
Owner Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS)
Operator SATS
Capacity 30,000 [1]
Scoreboard Yes
Construction
Built 2002
Opened 2003
GMC Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli

Gachibowli Athletic Stadium is a multipurpose stadium situated in the Gachibowli suburb of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is used mostly for football matches.[2] The stadium holds 30,000 people (although sometimes 40,000 people are allowed [1]) 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:

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.kuchipudi.siliconandhra.org/
  2. ↑ Gachibowli stadium now open for non-sporting events

See also

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