Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is an under-construction sports enclave being built in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Once the sports enclave is fully built, it will be one of the largest of its kind in India.[4] The project is being jointly executed with the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, and the Government of Gujarat. A primary reason for the sports enclave to be built, is so that major sporting events, such as the Summer Olympic Games, could be hosted in India in the future.[5][6]
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| Full name | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave |
|---|---|
| Address | GCA Club House, Motera, 380005 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Location | Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Coordinates | 23°05′28″N 72°35′57″E / 23.091097°N 72.599193°E |
| Main venue | Narendra Modi Stadium[1] Capacity: 132,000 |
| Owner | Government of Gujarat, Sports Authority of India |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 24 February 2021 |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Construction cost | ₹4,600 crore (equivalent to ₹52 billion or US$620 million in 2023)[2] |
| Architect | Populous[3] |
| Acreage | 236 acres (96 ha) |
History
editThe sports enclave is being constructed in Motera, which is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of Ahmedabad. The Narendra Modi Stadium which is the world's largest stadium, and the largest cricket stadium, will also be located within the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave.[7][8] The bhumi pujan ceremony was performed by the president of India Ram Nath Kovind on 24 February 2021. Many other political dignitaries were present at the event including the home minister of India, Amit Shah, and sports minister of India, Kiren Rijiju.[9] The entire project is expected to cost ₹4,600 crores (US$640 million). The government will be investing ₹3,200 crore (US$450 million) into the project and private players will invest ₹1,400 crore (US$200 million).[10] Along with this sports enclave another sports enclave will be built in Narayanpura. Once both enclaves are complete, all types of sports infrastructure will be present in Ahemdabad, and it will allow the city to host large-scale sporting events as well. The sports enclaves will have a capacity to accommodate up to 3,000 children and up to 250 coaches as well.[11] In the future, the Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System, and Ahmedabad Metro will also be extended to the sports enclaves, so that transportation to and from the enclave will be made easier.[12]
Features
editThe entire enclave will feature a large number of new venues. Of the new venues to be built most of the venues will be built from scratch.[13] Along with sporting facilities, other buildings such as hotels, commercial areas, and a residential village for athletes will be built as well.[14] The following venues will be built under the entire Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave.[15][16][17]
| Name | Sport | Capacity | Size | Completion date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narendra Modi Stadium | Cricket | 132,000 | 22,600 square metres (243,000 sq ft) | 2017 (expansion)
1983 (former structure) |
| Football | Association football | 50,000 | TBD | TBD |
| Multipurpose Indoor Arena | Indoor sports | 18,000 | TBD | TBD |
| Arenas | Indoor sports | 10,000 + 6,000 | TBD | TBD |
| Aquatics Center | Aquatic sports | 12,000 | 11,000 square metres (120,000 sq ft) | TBD |
| Tennis Stadium | Tennis | 10,000 | TBD | TBD |
| Athletes' Village | 3,000 | TBD | TBD |
Part of 2036 Summer Olympics Bid
editOnce the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is complete the Olympics could also be hosted in Ahmedabad in the future. In June 2021, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority invited proposals consultants to assess venues and related infrastructure that would be needed to host the Olympics.[18] This move came after the Narendra Modi Stadium was inaugurated and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave was announced to be built.[19] Reports have also suggested that the sports enclave will be a part of a future bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics from Ahmedabad.[20][21]
References
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- ^ "Ahmedabad to be India's sports hub: Sardar Patel Enclave to be built on 236 acres of land, infrastructure to be ready for 50 sports". www.divya-bharat.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Populous-conceptualized India sports enclave". Coliseum Global Sports Venue Alliance. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Ahmedabad to be known as 'sports city' of India, will get a new sports complex at Naranpura: Amit Shah". www.theindiatodaybridge.in. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ Kaushik, Himanshu (19 February 2021). "One of the largest sports enclaves in India to come up in Ahemdabad". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Narendra Modi to Inaugurate world's largest cricket stadium in Gujarat". www.sarkarnama.in. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "The Political Fix: What does the 'Narendra Modi Cricket stadium' tell us about his politics?". www.scroll.in. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Modi stadium part of Sardar complex:BJP". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "President Kovind performs 'bhumi pujan' at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave". www.in.news.yahoo.in. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Coming up, a 236 acre sports enclave in Ahemdabad". www.deshgujarat.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Eyeing to host Olympics, Ahemdabad body issues tender for infrastructure projects". www.deccanherald.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Information about the upcoming Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave". www.pib.gov.in. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ ""We can host the Olympics in 6 months" - Amit Shah". www.thebridge.in. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Ram Nath Kovind performs Bhoomi Pujan of a huge sports enclave in Ahmedabad". www.5dariyanews.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Olympics ambition for Ahmedabad". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Coming up, a 236 acre Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, the Sports Capital of India, at Motera in Gujarat". DeshGujarat. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ "Five grand stadiums, 53k sitter football arena: Master plan of SVP Enclave to strengthen India's Olympics bid". KhelNow. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Ahmedabad's Olympic dreams conceived". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Rs 458 crore sports complex on cards in Naranpura". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Ahmedabad Eyeing Hosting Rights for 2036 Olympics: Report". www.news18.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Ahmedabad takes a long shot — puts out ad on Olympics infrastructure". www.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 11 June 2021.