GMC Athletic Stadium

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Not to be confused with G. M. C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium.
GMC Athletic Stadium
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GMC Athletic stadium on a matchday
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LocationBambolim, Goa, India
Coordinates15°28′4.95″N 73°51′44.65″E / 15.4680417°N 73.8624028°E / 15.4680417; 73.8624028Coordinates: 15°28′4.95″N 73°51′44.65″E / 15.4680417°N 73.8624028°E / 15.4680417; 73.8624028
OwnerSports Authority of Goa
Capacity3,000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened2014
Renovated2020

The GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim is the first integrated athletic complex in Goa.[1] It has been constructed according to IAAF specifications and norms and has hosted the athletic events of 2014 Lusofonia Games. The field is covered with natural turf and has been used as the training ground for the FC Goa developmental squad.[2] In 2020, it was chosen as one of the three venues to host for 2020-21 season of Indian Super League.[3]

History[edit]

GMC Stadium was opened in 2014 on the occasion of the 2014 Lusofonia Games, a multi-sport event that represent athletes from Portuguese-speaking countries and territories. The stadium has been using as an athletic complex by the Sports Authority of Goa as well as an association football venue for the Goa Professional League matches.

The stadium has also hosted the U-18 Y-League, U-15 Y-League, U-13 Y-League, Santosh Trophy and I-League games previously.[4]

Indian Super League[edit]

The stadium was the official home ground of Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin FC and Odisha FC for the 2020–21 Indian Super League season.[3]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ India (Goa State) - Stadiums RSSSF. Retrieved 14 August 2021
  2. ↑ Dey, Sayak Dipta (30 October 2020). "ISL 2020-21: Everything you need to know about the GMC Stadium Bambolim". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Three stadiums in Goa announced as hosts for Hero ISL 2020-21". Indian Super League. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  4. ↑ Ranjan, Prem (19 August 2020). "ISL 2020-21: Odisha FC Will Play All Home Games at GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim". iSportsLeague. Retrieved 26 December 2020.


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