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| location = [[Bambolim]], [[Goa]], [[India]] | | location = [[Bambolim]], [[Goa]], [[India]] | ||
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The '''GMC Athletic Stadium''' in [[Bambolim]] is the first [[Sports complex|integrated athletic complex]] in [[Goa]]. It has been constructed according to [[IAAF]] specifications and norms and hosted the [[2014 Lusofonia Games]]. The field is covered with natural turf and has been used as the training ground for the [[FC Goa Reserves and Academy|FC Goa developmental squad]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dey|first=Sayak Dipta|date=2020-10-30|title=ISL 2020-21: Everything you need to know about the GMC Stadium Bambolim|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/isl-2020-21-all-need-know-about-gmc-stadium-bambolim|access-date=2020-12-26|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref> In 2020, it was chosen as one of the three venues to host for [[2020–21 Indian Super League season|2020-21 season]] of [[Indian Super League]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Three stadiums in Goa announced as hosts for Hero ISL 2020-21|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/three-stadiums-in-goa-announced-as-hosts-for-hero-isl-2020-21|access-date=2020-12-26|website=Indian Super League|language=en}}</ref> | The '''GMC Athletic Stadium''' in [[Bambolim]] is the first [[Sports complex|integrated athletic complex]] in [[Goa]].<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/india-goa-stadiums.html India (Goa State) - Stadiums] ''RSSSF''. Retrieved 14 August 2021</ref> It has been constructed according to [[IAAF]] specifications and norms and has hosted the [[Athletics at the 2014 Lusofonia Games|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 Reserves and Academy|FC Goa developmental squad]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dey|first=Sayak Dipta|date=2020-10-30|title=ISL 2020-21: Everything you need to know about the GMC Stadium Bambolim|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/isl-2020-21-all-need-know-about-gmc-stadium-bambolim|access-date=2020-12-26|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref> In 2020, it was chosen as one of the three venues to host for [[2020–21 Indian Super League season|2020-21 season]] of [[Indian Super League]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Three stadiums in Goa announced as hosts for Hero ISL 2020-21|url=https://www.indiansuperleague.com/features/three-stadiums-in-goa-announced-as-hosts-for-hero-isl-2020-21|access-date=2020-12-26|website=Indian Super League|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Indian Super League== | ==Indian Super League== | ||
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.<ref name=":0" /> | 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.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Latest revision as of 21:15, 14 August 2021
| File:GMC Athletic Stadium.jpg GMC Athletic stadium on a matchday | |
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| Location | Bambolim, Goa, India |
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| Coordinates | 15°28′4.95″N 73°51′44.65″E / 15.4680417°N 73.8624028°E |
| Owner | Sports Authority of Goa |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2014 |
| Renovated | 2020 |
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
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 | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ India (Goa State) - Stadiums RSSSF. Retrieved 14 August 2021
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Three stadiums in Goa announced as hosts for Hero ISL 2020-21". Indian Super League. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ↑ 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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