The KL Sports City (formerly known as Bukit Jalil National Sports Complex; Kompleks Sukan Negara in Malay) in Malaysia is the largest sports complex in the country. It is located in Bukit Jalil, 20 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Described as the "sports complex in a park", it was the only one of its kind in the country or region when it was fully developed. It was officially inaugurated by the then-Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad on 11 July 1998 ahead of the 1998 Commonwealth Games in which it staged the Games' opening ceremony. The complex was upgraded to KL Sports City in 2017 for the 2017 Southeast Asian Games.[2][3]
| Bandaraya Sukan Kuala Lumpur | |
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| Location | Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 3°3′16.8″N 101°41′28.2″E / 3.054667°N 101.691167°E |
| Main venue | Bukit Jalil National Stadium Capacity: 87,411 |
| Public transit | SP17 Bukit Jalil LRT station |
| Owner | Malaysian Government |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1 January 1992 |
| Built | 1 January 1995 |
| Opened | 11 July 1998 |
| Renovated | 1 January 1996 2017 |
| Expanded | 1 January 1998 2017 |
| Architect | Weidleplan Consulting GMBH, Stuttgart, Germany Populous[1] |
Access
editThe complex is accessible via Shah Alam Expressway, Puchong–Sungai Besi Highway, Maju Expressway and Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway. It is also served by the Bukit Jalil LRT station.
Features
edit- A main arch to the National Stadium with pool fountains
- A keris, Malay dagger at the entrance of National Stadium which symbolizes the warrior spirit of sportsmanship.
List of structures and amenities
editStadiums
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- Bukit Jalil National Stadium
- Axiata Arena (formerly Putra Indoor Stadium)
- National Hockey Stadium
- National Aquatic Centre
- National Squash Centre
Parks
edit- Bukit Komanwel (Commonwealth Hill)
- Family Park
- Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Club
Miscellaneous
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- National Sports Council Headquarters and Complex
- Bukit Jalil Sports School
- Bukit Jalil LRT station
- Vista Komanwel (formerly used as 1998 Commonwealth Games village)
- Vista Komanwel Shopping Centre
Notable events
edit- 2017 - 2017 ASEAN Para Games
- 2017 - 2017 Southeast Asian Games
- 2011 - Liverpool F.C. Asia Tour 2011
- 2011 - Chelsea 2011 summer tour of Asia[4]
- 2011 - Arsenal 2011 Pre-Season Tour[5]
- 2010 - 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup First Leg of the Finals
- 2009–present - ATP World Tour 250 Malaysian Open (tennis)
- 2009 - 2009 ASEAN Para Games
- 2009 - Manchester United Asia Tour 2009
- 2007 - 2007 Asian Cup
- 2007 - Champions Youth Cup 2007
- 2006 - 2006 FESPIC Games
- 2003 - FA Premier League Asia Cup 2003
- 2001 - 2001 ASEAN Para Games
- 2001 - 2001 Southeast Asian Games
- 2001 - Manchester United Asia Tour 2001
- 1998–present - Malaysia Cup Final
- 1998–present - Malaysian FA Cup Final
- 1998 - XVI Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "KL Sports City Rejuvenated and Ready to Host the South East Asian Games". 12 May 2017.
- ^ "Populous designs to transform 1998 Commonwealth Games venue into KL Sports City". cladglobal.com. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "KL Sports City 98% complete, says MRCB". The Edge Markets. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ Return Journey to Kuala Lumpur Retrieved at 8 June 2014
- ^ "Arsenal to undertake pre-season tour of Malaysia and China this July". The Guardian. London. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2012.