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{{ | {{Short description|Building in India}} | ||
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{{ infobox venue | {{infobox venue | ||
| name = | | name = Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex | ||
| image = Balewadi Athletics Stadiums Interior.jpg | | image = Balewadi Athletics Stadiums Interior.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| fullname = | | fullname = Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex | ||
| location = [[Pune]], [[India]] | | location = [[Mahalunge]], [[Balewadi]], [[Pune district]], [[India]] | ||
| coordinates = | | coordinates = | ||
| broke_ground = 1992 | | broke_ground = 1992 | ||
| built = 1994 | | built = 1994 | ||
| opened = 1994 | | opened = 1994 | ||
| renovated = 2007, 2008 | | renovated = 2007, 2008 | ||
| expanded = | | expanded = | ||
| closed = | | closed = | ||
| demolished = | | demolished = | ||
| operator = [[Government of Maharashtra]] | | operator = [[Government of Maharashtra]] | ||
| surface = | | surface = Grass | ||
| construction_cost = | | construction_cost = | ||
| architect = | | architect = | ||
| | | structural_engineer = | ||
| | | services_engineer = | ||
| general_contractor = | | general_contractor = | ||
| main_contractors = | | main_contractors = | ||
| former_names = | | former_names = | ||
| tenants = [[Air India FC|Air India]] ( | | tenants = [[Air India FC|Air India]] (2011–2013) <br />[[DSK Shivajians]] (until 2017)<ref>{{cite web|title=DSK Shivajians 4–4 Minerva Punjab|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/30/india/i-league/dsk-shivajians/india-minerva-fc/2442844/|website=Soccerway|archive-date=15 May 2017|access-date=29 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515055841/https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2017/04/30/india/i-league/dsk-shivajians/india-minerva-fc/2442844/|url-status=live}}</ref><br /> [[Pune F.C.|Pune]] (2009–2015)<br />[[Bharat FC]] (2014–2015)<br />[[FC Pune City]] (2014–2019)<ref>{{cite web|title=SHREE SHIV CHHATRAPATI SPORTS COMPLEX STADIUM, PUNE|url=http://www.indiansuperleague.com/fc-pune-city/venue|website=www.indiansuperleague.com|publisher=[[Indian Super League]]|access-date=7 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927050540/http://www.indiansuperleague.com/fc-pune-city/venue|archive-date=27 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />[[Puneri Paltan]] (2014–present) | ||
| capacity = 11,900 | | capacity = 11,900<ref>[http://www.indiansuperleague.com/fc-pune-city/venue FC Pune City Venue] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613222109/http://www.indiansuperleague.com/fc-pune-city/venue |date=13 June 2017 }} ''indiansuperleague.com''. Retrieved 9 August 2021</ref> | ||
| dimensions = 100.0 M x 68.0 M | | dimensions = 100.0 M x 68.0 M | ||
| scoreboard = | | scoreboard = Yes | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex''', also known as '''Balewadi Stadium''', is a [[sports complex]] located in [[Pune]], India. The complex is situated about 15 km from downtown Pune and 5 km from [[Hinjawadi]]. This complex was a venue for the [[2008 Commonwealth Youth Games]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Balewadi, Mahalunge sports complex gears up for Youth Games |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/balewadi-sports-complex-gears-up-for-youth-games/357137/ |work=[[Indian Express]] |date=4 September 2008 |access-date=26 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930070224/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/balewadi-sports-complex-gears-up-for-youth-games/357137/ |archive-date=30 September 2012 }}</ref> [[Khelo India Youth Games]] in 2019<ref name="the_hindu_jan_9">{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sport/khelo-india-youth-games-off-to-a-colourful-start/article25953085.ece?homepage=true |title=Khelo India Youth Games off to a colourful start |last=Srinivasan |first=Kamesh |date=9 January 2019 |work=The Hindu |access-date=9 January 2019 |archive-date=14 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414163553/https://www.thehindu.com/sport/khelo-india-youth-games-off-to-a-colourful-start/article25953085.ece?homepage=true |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup|AFC Women's Asian Cup]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=New venues for AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 confirmed {{!}} Football {{!}} News {{!}} AFC Women's Asian Cup 2017|url=https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-womens-asian-cup/latest/news/new-venues-for-afc-women-s-asian-cup-india-2022tm-confirmed|access-date=2021-07-20|website=the-AFC|language=en-GB|archive-date=6 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210706062339/https://www.the-afc.com/competitions/afc-womens-asian-cup/latest/news/new-venues-for-afc-women-s-asian-cup-india-2022tm-confirmed|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Robocon India 2017 Arena View.jpg|thumb|Indoor arena of Balewadi Sports Complex hosting 2017 Robocon India]] | [[File:Robocon India 2017 Arena View.jpg|thumb|Indoor arena of Balewadi Sports Complex hosting 2017 Robocon India]] | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
This complex was built in 1994 for the [[National Games of India|National Games]] 1994, which were hosted by Pune. The [[2008 Commonwealth Youth Games]] were hosted here. In 2008 the World Junior Table Tennis Circuit was successfully held here. The [[2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship]] was held here | This complex was built in 1994 for the [[National Games of India|National Games]] 1994, which were hosted by Pune. The [[2008 Commonwealth Youth Games]] were hosted here. In 2008 the World Junior Table Tennis Circuit was successfully held here. The [[2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship]] was held here. The city also hosted [[FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women 2009]]. | ||
The second edition of the [[Khelo India Youth Games]] was kicked off in | The second edition of the [[Khelo India Youth Games]] was kicked off in Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, by Sports Minister, [[Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore]], and then [[List of chief ministers of Maharashtra|Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], [[Devendra Fadnavis]]. | ||
The venue is also going to host upcoming [[2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup | The venue is also going to host upcoming [[2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup]].<ref name="auto"/> | ||
Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC decided to use this arena for two of their home matches in AFC Champions League 2023 group stage. | |||
== Other games == | == Other games == | ||
;American | ;American football | ||
Beginning in fall 2012, the | Beginning in fall 2012, the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium underwent a [[retrofitting]] and it became the host stadium for the [[Elite Football League of India]] and the home arena for the [[Pune Marathas (American football)|Pune Marathas]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-8919377 |title=NFL stars taking American football overseas: A fan's perspective - NFL - Yahoo Sports |access-date=15 January 2017 |archive-date=12 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512223647/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-8919377 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
;Rollball | ;Rollball | ||
The [[2011 Rollball World Cup]] was held in this games village. This was the first [[Roll Ball World Cup|world cup]] of [[Roll Ball]]. | The [[2011 Rollball World Cup]] was held in this games village. This was the first [[Roll Ball World Cup|world cup]] of [[Roll Ball]]. The Denmark national Rollball team was the winner of the tournament. Also the 3rd Roll Ball World Cup in 2015 was organized here. | ||
;Volleyball | ;Volleyball | ||
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The [[2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship]] was held on 31 July 2009 to 9 August 2009. Host [[India men's national volleyball team|India]] ended 4th in this tournament. This tournament was conducted in Badminton Hall and Boxing Arena. [[Brazil men's national volleyball team|Brazil]] won this championship. | The [[2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship]] was held on 31 July 2009 to 9 August 2009. Host [[India men's national volleyball team|India]] ended 4th in this tournament. This tournament was conducted in Badminton Hall and Boxing Arena. [[Brazil men's national volleyball team|Brazil]] won this championship. | ||
== Facilities == | ==Facilities== | ||
The complex was designed by [[Shashi Prabhu|Shashi Prabhu & Associates]] as the venue for National Games 1995. It was later modernized in 2011 to host Youth Commonwealth Games. | |||
===Main Stadium === | |||
The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium has a [[seating capacity]] of roughly 11,000 people, and also has flood lights and an 8 lane track. | |||
====Football==== | |||
==== | The athletics stadium hosted matches for the [[India national football team]]. It has also hosted the [[I-League]] matches for [[Pune F.C.]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/goan-bashing-for-mumbai-fc/story-stHvLxvGWceGagl5ev1v9H.html|title=Goan bashing for Mumbai FC|date=18 December 2010|website=hindustantimes.com|publisher=The Hindustan Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119091916/https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/goan-bashing-for-mumbai-fc/story-stHvLxvGWceGagl5ev1v9H.html|archive-date=19 November 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> India played against [[Vietnam national football team|Vietnam]] in a friendly match in 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.thehardtackle.com/2010/india-v-vietnam-preview-and-pre-match-press-conference/|title = India v Vietnam: Preview and Pre-Match Press Conference|newspaper = Thehardtackle.com|date = 7 October 2010|author1 = Thehardtackle|access-date = 18 August 2011|archive-date = 12 May 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140512231430/http://www.thehardtackle.com/2010/india-v-vietnam-preview-and-pre-match-press-conference/|url-status = live}}</ref> | ||
India played their first match in the [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's Asian Qualifiers Preliminary Round 1|2012 London Olympic Qualifiers (first round)]] against [[Myanmar national football team|Myanmar]]. India won the game 2–1. India then drew 1–1 with [[Qatar national football team|Qatar]] in the [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's Asian Qualifiers Preliminary Round 2|2012 London Olympic Qualifier (second round)]] at the stadium. | |||
Then during the [[2011 Indian Federation Cup]] the Balewadi Sports Complex co-hosted with the [[Salt Lake Stadium]] the Federation Cup group-stages.<ref>{{cite web|first=Kratik|last=Malhotra|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/65445/salgaocar-sc-vs-mumbai-fc/report|title=Federation Cup: Salgaocar SC Held By Mumbai FC To A Goalless Draw|date=18 September 2011|access-date= 31 October 2011|publisher=Goal|website=goal.com|archive-date=25 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925145035/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/65445/salgaocar-sc-vs-mumbai-fc/report|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
The [[Federation Cup (India)|Federation Cup]] is the second most important football competition in India.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/65447/hal-bangalore-vs-salgaocar-sc/report| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110925101112/http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/65447/hal-bangalore-vs-salgaocar-sc/report| archive-date = 2011-09-25| title = Salgaocar 4-0 HAL Bangalore - Goal.com}}</ref> This stadium hosted [[Indian Super League]] for [[FC Pune City]] bought by [[Bollywood]] actor [[Hrithik Roshan]]. | |||
==== International football matches ==== | ====International football matches==== | ||
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|round = | |round = | ||
|date = 8 October 2010 | |date = 8 October 2010 | ||
|time = | |time = | ||
|team1 = {{fb-rt|IND}} | |team1 = {{fb-rt|IND}} | ||
|score = 3–1 | |score = 3–1 | ||
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|team2 = {{fb|VIE}} | |team2 = {{fb|VIE}} | ||
|goals1 = [[Sunil Chhetri|Chhetri]] {{goal|25||48||72}} | |goals1 = [[Sunil Chhetri|Chhetri]] {{goal|25||48||72}} | ||
|goals2 = [[Vu Nhu | |goals2 = [[Vu Nhu Thanh]] {{goal|62}} | ||
|location = [[Pune]] | |location = [[Pune]] | ||
|stadium = | |stadium = Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium | ||
|attendance = | |attendance = | ||
|referee = [[Dinesh Nair]] ([[All India Football Federation|India]]) | |referee = [[Dinesh Nair]] ([[All India Football Federation|India]]) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|round = | |round = | ||
|date = 23 February 2011 | |date = 23 February 2011 | ||
|time = | |time = | ||
|team1 = [[India national under-23 football team|India u23]] {{flagicon|India}} | |team1 = [[India national under-23 football team|India u23]] {{flagicon|India}} | ||
|score = 2–1 | |score = 2–1 | ||
|report = | |report = | ||
|team2 = {{flagicon|Myanmar}} Myanmar u23 | |team2 = {{flagicon|Myanmar}} Myanmar u23 | ||
|goals1 = [[Jeje Lalpekhlua|Lalpekhlua]] <br> [[Malsawmfela]] | |goals1 = [[Jeje Lalpekhlua|Lalpekhlua]] <br /> [[Malsawmfela]] | ||
|goals2 = [[Mai Aih Naing]] | |goals2 = [[Mai Aih Naing]] | ||
|location = [[Pune]] | |location = [[Pune]] | ||
|stadium = | |stadium = Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium | ||
|attendance = | |attendance = | ||
|referee = | |referee = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|round = | |round = | ||
|date = 23 June 2011 | |date = 23 June 2011 | ||
|time = | |time = | ||
|team1 = [[India national under-23 football team|India u23]] {{flagicon|India}} | |team1 = [[India national under-23 football team|India u23]] {{flagicon|India}} | ||
|score = 1–1 | |score = 1–1 | ||
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|goals2 = [[Mohammed Elneel]] | |goals2 = [[Mohammed Elneel]] | ||
|location = [[Pune]] | |location = [[Pune]] | ||
|stadium = | |stadium = Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium | ||
|attendance = | |attendance = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|round = | |round = | ||
|date = 31 August 2015 | |date = 31 August 2015 | ||
|time = 14:30 | |time = 14:30 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==== Aquatics | ====Aquatics centre==== | ||
[[File:Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex aquatic centre.jpeg|thumb|Aquatic centre]] | [[File:Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex aquatic centre.jpeg|thumb|Aquatic centre]] | ||
This [[List of water sports| | This [[List of water sports|aquatics]] centre contains two 50 x 25m swimming pools, with a [[seating capacity]] of 3500. | ||
==== Badminton Hall ==== | ====Badminton Hall==== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Badminton arena in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune 01.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Badminton Arena]] | ||
The | The badminton hall 6 competition courts and 4 warm-up courts, and has a [[seating capacity]] of 3800. This hall is air conditioned and has a wooden floor. It has changing rooms available and seating & lounges for VIPs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cygpune2008.com/sports-venues/venue-badminton.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405000924/http://www.cygpune2008.com/sports-venues/venue-badminton.php|url-status=dead |title=2008 Commonwealth Youth Games (Badminton Venue) official site|archive-date=5 April 2012}}</ref> This venue is the home ground of [[Pune Pistons]], a franchise in [[Indian Badminton League|Indian Badminton League (IBL)]]. So far 3 [[Indian Badminton League|IBL]] matches have been played on this venue. | ||
==== Basketball ==== | ====Basketball==== | ||
The first edition of [[FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women]] was played in this stadium from 30 November 2009 to 6 December 2009. The host, [[India women's national basketball team|India]], finished in fifth position. | The first edition of [[FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women]] was played in this indoor stadium from 30 November 2009 to 6 December 2009. The host, [[India women's national basketball team|India]], finished in fifth position. | ||
It has been a host for the [[UBA Pro Basketball League]], India's top professional basketball division.<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/uba-bryan-seals-victory-punjab-steelers-over-chennai-slam UBA: Bryan seals victory for Punjab Steelers over Chennai Slam] Joe Williams (''sportskeeda''), 30 July 2016. Accessed 2 May 2017.</ref> | It has been a host for the [[UBA Pro Basketball League]], India's top professional basketball division.<ref>[https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/uba-bryan-seals-victory-punjab-steelers-over-chennai-slam UBA: Bryan seals victory for Punjab Steelers over Chennai Slam] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127005006/https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/uba-bryan-seals-victory-punjab-steelers-over-chennai-slam |date=27 January 2018 }} Joe Williams (''sportskeeda''), 30 July 2016. Accessed 2 May 2017.</ref> | ||
==== Boxing Arena ==== | ====Boxing Arena==== | ||
The | The boxing arena has 3 rings, and 5 warm-up rings, with a [[seating capacity]] of 3500. This hall is air conditioned and has changing rooms for players. This arena is the host of 2011 [[World Series Boxing]]. | ||
==== Shooting Range ==== | ====Shooting Range==== | ||
The complex has 15 shooting ranges, with a [[seating capacity]] of 1500. The ranges are constructed according to ISSF rules. Ranges 50 m, 25 m and 10 m are available<ref> | The complex has 15 shooting ranges, with a [[seating capacity]] of 1500. The ranges are constructed according to ISSF rules. Ranges 50 m, 25 m and 10 m are available<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cygpune2008.com/sports-venues/venue-shooting-range.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404235335/http://www.cygpune2008.com/sports-venues/venue-shooting-range.php|url-status=dead |title=3rd Commonwealth Youth Games (Shooting Venue) official site|archive-date=4 April 2012}}</ref> | ||
;Ranges: | ;Ranges: | ||
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! Shooting Range | ! Shooting Range | ||
! Seating Capacity | ! Seating Capacity | ||
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==== Table Tennis Hall ==== | ====Table Tennis Hall==== | ||
The hall, with a [[seating capacity]] of 1500 people, successfully held [[World Junior Table Tennis]] Circuit in September 2008. This has 4 competition tables and 4 warm up tables. This hall is air conditioned and has changing rooms for players. Seating and lounges are for VIPs. | The hall, with a [[seating capacity]] of 1500 people, successfully held [[World Junior Table Tennis]] Circuit in September 2008. This has 4 competition tables and 4 warm up tables. This hall is air conditioned and has changing rooms for players. Seating and lounges are for VIPs. | ||
==== Tennis Court ==== | ====Tennis Court==== | ||
The | The tennis courts feature one central court and four competition courts, with six warm-up courts. Centre court has a [[seating capacity]] of 4200. The stadium hosted the only South Asian [[ATP 250]] series championship named [[Tata Open|Tata Open Maharashtra]] annually until 2023. | ||
==== Weightlifting Hall ==== | ====Weightlifting Hall==== | ||
This hall has a capacity of | This hall has a capacity of 3,000. It has hosted the 2009 commonwealth bench press championships. The most famous athlete to compete was Britain's strongest man Paddy the Pac man Jumelle. The hall is air conditioned and has one competition podium and 10 warm-up platforms. Seating and lounges are provided for VIPs. There is also a changing room for competitors. | ||
==== Wrestling Hall ==== | ====Wrestling Hall==== | ||
The Wrestling Hall, which is used by Kabaddi club [[Puneri Paltan]], has four rings, and six warm-up rings with a [[seating capacity]] of 4,400 people. This has seating and lounges for VIPs. This also has changing room for players. This is an air conditioned hall. | The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Wrestling Hall, which is used by Kabaddi club [[Puneri Paltan]], has four rings, and six warm-up rings with a [[seating capacity]] of 4,400 people. This has seating and lounges for VIPs. This also has changing room for players. This is an air conditioned hall. | ||
==== Velodrome ==== | ====Velodrome==== | ||
[[File:Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex velodrome.jpeg|thumb|400px|Velodrome]] | [[File:Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex velodrome.jpeg|thumb|400px|Velodrome]] | ||
{{main|Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex velodrome}} | {{main|Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex velodrome}} | ||
=== Games village === | The {{convert|333.33|m|ft|abbr=on|disp=or}} [[velodrome]] is outdoor and the surface is made of concrete. While it was a prime venue for the 3rd Nationals Games in the year 1993–94 it has never been a place for any major events thereafter, and was left unused. In 2014 it was announced that with a Rs 10 crore maintenance grant from the governments for the entire complex, the facelift of the velodrome had top priority. At that time the velodrome was in [[dilapidation|dilapidated]] state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-finally-velodrome-at-balewadi-sports-complex-to-get-facelift-gets-grant-of-10-crore-1998112|title=Finally, velodrome at Balewadi sports complex to get facelift, gets grant of 10 crore|date=27 June 2014|access-date=23 December 2015|archive-date=25 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225180622/http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-finally-velodrome-at-balewadi-sports-complex-to-get-facelift-gets-grant-of-10-crore-1998112|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Games village=== | |||
This is a non-sporting venue at the sports city with 400 rooms, ranging between three and five stars. | This is a non-sporting venue at the sports city with 400 rooms, ranging between three and five stars. | ||
=== Other buildings === | ===Other buildings=== | ||
The other buildings are as follows: | The other buildings are as follows: | ||
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# Human performance and evolution laboratory. | # Human performance and evolution laboratory. | ||
== Teams == | ==Teams== | ||
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| [[Puneri Paltan]] | | [[Puneri Paltan]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Kabaddi]] | ||
| [[Pro Kabaddi League]] | | [[Pro Kabaddi League]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Pune Marathas (American football)|Pune Marathas]] | | [[Pune Marathas (American football)|Pune Marathas]] | ||
| [[American | | [[American football]] | ||
| [[Elite Football League of India]] | | [[Elite Football League of India]] | ||
|- | |||
|[[Mumbai City FC]] | |||
|Football | |||
|AFC Champions League 2023 | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Tournaments == | ==Tournaments== | ||
; Major Tournaments | ; Major Tournaments | ||
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|2022( | |2022 ([[2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup|Details]]) | ||
[[2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup|Details]]) | |[[2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup|AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022]]<ref name="auto"/> | ||
|[[2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup|AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022]]<ref | |||
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|2022 ([[2022 Tata Open Maharashtra|Details]]) | |||
|[[Maharashtra Open|ATP 250 Maharashtra Open]]<ref>{{cite news|last=Basu|first=Sohinee|title=Tata Open Maharashtra 2020: Where to watch and live stream details|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/tata-open-maharashtra-2020-where-to-watch-and-live-stream-details|access-date=2021-09-16|website=www.sportskeeda.com|date=2 February 2020|language=en-us|archive-date=16 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916185252/https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/tata-open-maharashtra-2020-where-to-watch-and-live-stream-details|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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! Sport | ! Sport | ||
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| [[American | | [[American football]] | ||
| [[Pune Marathas (American football)|Pune Marathas]] | | [[Pune Marathas (American football)|Pune Marathas]] | ||
| [[Elite Football League of India]] | | [[Elite Football League of India]] | ||
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| [[Association | | [[Association football|Football]] | ||
| [[Pune F.C.|Pune]] | | [[Pune F.C.|Pune]] | ||
| [[I-League]] | | [[I-League]] | ||
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| [[Association | | [[Association football|Football]] | ||
| [[FC Pune City]] | | [[FC Pune City]] | ||
| [[Indian Super League]] | | [[Indian Super League]] | ||
| 2014,2015 with semi-finals. | | 2014, 2015 with semi-finals. | ||
| 15 | | 15 | ||
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| 5 | | 5 | ||
| [[Association | | [[Association football|Football]] | ||
| Group A and Group B | | Group A and Group B | ||
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== International Sports University, Maharashtra == | ==International Sports University, Maharashtra== | ||
In 2020, Maharashtra passed a bill to establish a university named [[International Sports University, Maharashtra]].<ref>https://lj.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Acts/Mah_Act_No_XXXV_of_2020_06012020.pdf</ref> For this, [[Pune]]'s [[Balewadi]]-based | In 2020, Maharashtra passed a bill to establish a university named [[International Sports University, Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://lj.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Acts/Mah_Act_No_XXXV_of_2020_06012020.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=10 January 2021 |archive-date=17 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417193907/https://lj.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Acts/Mah_Act_No_XXXV_of_2020_06012020.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> For this, [[Pune]]'s [[Balewadi]]-based Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex will be upgraded to upcoming sports university. University will start functioning in 2021–22.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-to-get-maharashtra-s-first-sports-university-at-balewadi-stadium/story-4O7dqkTNTRMXb61LZsnBBL.html|title=Pune to get Maharashtra's first sports university at Balewadi stadium|date=17 December 2020|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=10 January 2021|archive-date=12 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112105923/https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-to-get-maharashtra-s-first-sports-university-at-balewadi-stadium/story-4O7dqkTNTRMXb61LZsnBBL.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Other uses== | |||
== | ===Filmset=== | ||
Several scenes for the 2016 film [[Dangal (2016 film)|Dangal]] were filmed at this sports complex in December 2015. The film is about two Indian daughters who won the gold and silver medal in wrestling at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]]. | |||
== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Lists of stadiums]] | |||
== References == | ==References== | ||
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*[https://lj.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Acts/Mah_Act_No_XXXV_of_2020_06012020.pdf International Sports University, Maharashtra act] | *[https://lj.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Acts/Mah_Act_No_XXXV_of_2020_06012020.pdf International Sports University, Maharashtra act] | ||
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| Full name | Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex |
|---|---|
| Location | Mahalunge, Balewadi, Pune district, India |
| Operator | Government of Maharashtra |
| Capacity | 11,900[3] |
| Field size | 100.0 M x 68.0 M |
| Surface | Grass |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1992 |
| Built | 1994 |
| Opened | 1994 |
| Renovated | 2007, 2008 |
| Tenants | |
| Air India (2011–2013) DSK Shivajians (until 2017)[1] Pune (2009–2015) Bharat FC (2014–2015) FC Pune City (2014–2019)[2] Puneri Paltan (2014–present) | |
The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, also known as Balewadi Stadium, is a sports complex located in Pune, India. The complex is situated about 15 km from downtown Pune and 5 km from Hinjawadi. This complex was a venue for the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games,[4] Khelo India Youth Games in 2019[5] and AFC Women's Asian Cup.[6]
History[edit | edit source]
This complex was built in 1994 for the National Games 1994, which were hosted by Pune. The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games were hosted here. In 2008 the World Junior Table Tennis Circuit was successfully held here. The 2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship was held here. The city also hosted FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women 2009.
The second edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was kicked off in Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, by Sports Minister, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, and then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis.
The venue is also going to host upcoming 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup.[6]
Indian Super League club Mumbai City FC decided to use this arena for two of their home matches in AFC Champions League 2023 group stage.
Other games[edit | edit source]
- American football
Beginning in fall 2012, the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium underwent a retrofitting and it became the host stadium for the Elite Football League of India and the home arena for the Pune Marathas.[7]
- Rollball
The 2011 Rollball World Cup was held in this games village. This was the first world cup of Roll Ball. The Denmark national Rollball team was the winner of the tournament. Also the 3rd Roll Ball World Cup in 2015 was organized here.
- Volleyball
The 2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship was held on 31 July 2009 to 9 August 2009. Host India ended 4th in this tournament. This tournament was conducted in Badminton Hall and Boxing Arena. Brazil won this championship.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The complex was designed by Shashi Prabhu & Associates as the venue for National Games 1995. It was later modernized in 2011 to host Youth Commonwealth Games.
Main Stadium[edit | edit source]
The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium has a seating capacity of roughly 11,000 people, and also has flood lights and an 8 lane track.
Football[edit | edit source]
The athletics stadium hosted matches for the India national football team. It has also hosted the I-League matches for Pune F.C.[8] India played against Vietnam in a friendly match in 2010.[9]
India played their first match in the 2012 London Olympic Qualifiers (first round) against Myanmar. India won the game 2–1. India then drew 1–1 with Qatar in the 2012 London Olympic Qualifier (second round) at the stadium. Then during the 2011 Indian Federation Cup the Balewadi Sports Complex co-hosted with the Salt Lake Stadium the Federation Cup group-stages.[10] The Federation Cup is the second most important football competition in India.[11] This stadium hosted Indian Super League for FC Pune City bought by Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan.
International football matches[edit | edit source]
| 8 October 2010 | India  | 3–1 |  Vietnam | Pune |
Chhetri  25', 48', 72' |
Report | Vu Nhu Thanh 62' |
Stadium: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium Referee: Dinesh Nair (India) |
| 23 February 2011 | India u23 | 2–1 |  Myanmar u23 | Pune |
| Lalpekhlua Malsawmfela |
Mai Aih Naing | Stadium: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium |
| 23 June 2011 | India u23 | 1–1 |  Qatar u23 | Pune |
| Khalid Muftah o.g. | Mohammed Elneel | Stadium: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium |
| 31 August 2015 | India | 0–0 |  Nepal | Pune |
| 14:30 | Report | Stadium: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium |
Aquatics centre[edit | edit source]
This aquatics centre contains two 50 x 25m swimming pools, with a seating capacity of 3500.
Badminton Hall[edit | edit source]
The badminton hall 6 competition courts and 4 warm-up courts, and has a seating capacity of 3800. This hall is air conditioned and has a wooden floor. It has changing rooms available and seating & lounges for VIPs.[12] This venue is the home ground of Pune Pistons, a franchise in Indian Badminton League (IBL). So far 3 IBL matches have been played on this venue.
Basketball[edit | edit source]
The first edition of FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women was played in this indoor stadium from 30 November 2009 to 6 December 2009. The host, India, finished in fifth position.
It has been a host for the UBA Pro Basketball League, India's top professional basketball division.[13]
Boxing Arena[edit | edit source]
The boxing arena has 3 rings, and 5 warm-up rings, with a seating capacity of 3500. This hall is air conditioned and has changing rooms for players. This arena is the host of 2011 World Series Boxing.
Shooting Range[edit | edit source]
The complex has 15 shooting ranges, with a seating capacity of 1500. The ranges are constructed according to ISSF rules. Ranges 50 m, 25 m and 10 m are available[14]
- Ranges
| Shooting Range | Seating Capacity | Firing points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10m Shooting Range | 425 | 80 | A/C |
| 25m Shooting Range | 425 | 50 | Non A/C |
| 50m Shooting Range | 700 | 80 | Non A/C |
| Combined Trap and Skee Shooting Range 1 | Non A/C | ||
| Combined Trap and Skee Shooting Range 2 | Non A/C | ||
| Combined Trap and Skee Shooting Range 3 | Non A/C |
Table Tennis Hall[edit | edit source]
The hall, with a seating capacity of 1500 people, successfully held World Junior Table Tennis Circuit in September 2008. This has 4 competition tables and 4 warm up tables. This hall is air conditioned and has changing rooms for players. Seating and lounges are for VIPs.
Tennis Court[edit | edit source]
The tennis courts feature one central court and four competition courts, with six warm-up courts. Centre court has a seating capacity of 4200. The stadium hosted the only South Asian ATP 250 series championship named Tata Open Maharashtra annually until 2023.
Weightlifting Hall[edit | edit source]
This hall has a capacity of 3,000. It has hosted the 2009 commonwealth bench press championships. The most famous athlete to compete was Britain's strongest man Paddy the Pac man Jumelle. The hall is air conditioned and has one competition podium and 10 warm-up platforms. Seating and lounges are provided for VIPs. There is also a changing room for competitors.
Wrestling Hall[edit | edit source]
The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Wrestling Hall, which is used by Kabaddi club Puneri Paltan, has four rings, and six warm-up rings with a seating capacity of 4,400 people. This has seating and lounges for VIPs. This also has changing room for players. This is an air conditioned hall.
Velodrome[edit | edit source]
The 333.33 m or 1,093.6 ft velodrome is outdoor and the surface is made of concrete. While it was a prime venue for the 3rd Nationals Games in the year 1993–94 it has never been a place for any major events thereafter, and was left unused. In 2014 it was announced that with a Rs 10 crore maintenance grant from the governments for the entire complex, the facelift of the velodrome had top priority. At that time the velodrome was in dilapidated state.[15]
Games village[edit | edit source]
This is a non-sporting venue at the sports city with 400 rooms, ranging between three and five stars.
Other buildings[edit | edit source]
The other buildings are as follows:
- Cultural Centre
- Fitness Centre
This centre has equipment to develop physical and physiological attributes. This hall is air condition hall and has provision for Yoga and Meditation. This has provision for sauna and chill water bath for recovery.
- Sports Science Centre
This centre has sauna and chill water bath. This has seven departments:
- Central dope collection centre.
- Department of bio-mechanics.
- Department of nutrition and ergogenic aids.
- Department of physiotherapy.
- Department of Psychology.
- Department of sports rehabilitation.
- Human performance and evolution laboratory.
Teams[edit | edit source]
| Club | Sport | League |
|---|---|---|
| Pune F.C. | Football | I-League |
| Bharat FC | Football | I-League |
| FC Pune City | Football | Indian Super League |
| Puneri Paltan | Kabaddi | Pro Kabaddi League |
| Pune Marathas | American football | Elite Football League of India |
| Mumbai City FC | Football | AFC Champions League 2023 |
Tournaments[edit | edit source]
- Major Tournaments
| Year | Tournament | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1994 | National Games of India |
| 2 | 2008 | World Junior Table Tennis Circuit |
| 3 | 2008 (Details) | Commonwealth Youth Games |
| 4 | 2009 (Details) | Men's Junior Volleyball World Championship |
| 5 | 2009 (Details) | FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women |
| 6 | 2011 (Details) | Rollball World Cup. |
| 7 | 2011 | World Series Boxing |
| 8 | 2013 (Details) | Asian Athletics Championships. |
| 9 | 2014 (Details) | Pro Kabaddi League |
| 10 | 2014 (Details) | Rollball |
| 11 | 2019 | Khelo India Youth Games |
| 12 | 2022 (Details) | AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022[6] |
| 13 | 2022 (Details) | ATP 250 Maharashtra Open[16] |
- Professional Leagues and Cups
| Sport | Team | League | Seasons | Matches Played | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American football | Pune Marathas | Elite Football League of India | 2012–13 | 0 |
| 2 | Badminton | Pune Pistons | Indian Badminton League | 2013 | 3 |
| 4 | Football | Pune | I-League | 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14 | 89 |
| 3 | Football | FC Pune City | Indian Super League | 2014, 2015 with semi-finals. | 15 |
| 5 | Football | Group A and Group B | Indian Federation Cup | 2011 | 7 |
| 6 | Kabaddi | Puneri Paltan | Pro Kabaddi League | 2014, 2015 | 7 |
International Sports University, Maharashtra[edit | edit source]
In 2020, Maharashtra passed a bill to establish a university named International Sports University, Maharashtra.[17] For this, Pune's Balewadi-based Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex will be upgraded to upcoming sports university. University will start functioning in 2021–22.[18]
Other uses[edit | edit source]
Filmset[edit | edit source]
Several scenes for the 2016 film Dangal were filmed at this sports complex in December 2015. The film is about two Indian daughters who won the gold and silver medal in wrestling at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "DSK Shivajians 4–4 Minerva Punjab". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 15 May 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ↑ "SHREE SHIV CHHATRAPATI SPORTS COMPLEX STADIUM, PUNE". www.indiansuperleague.com. Indian Super League. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ↑ FC Pune City Venue Archived 13 June 2017 at the Wayback Machine indiansuperleague.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021
- ↑ "Balewadi, Mahalunge sports complex gears up for Youth Games". Indian Express. 4 September 2008. Archived from the original on 30 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2009.
- ↑ Srinivasan, Kamesh (9 January 2019). "Khelo India Youth Games off to a colourful start". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 April 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "New venues for AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 confirmed | Football | News | AFC Women's Asian Cup 2017". the-AFC. Archived from the original on 6 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ↑ "NFL stars taking American football overseas: A fan's perspective - NFL - Yahoo Sports". Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
- ↑ "Goan bashing for Mumbai FC". hindustantimes.com. The Hindustan Times. 18 December 2010. Archived from the original on 19 November 2018.
- ↑ Thehardtackle (7 October 2010). "India v Vietnam: Preview and Pre-Match Press Conference". Thehardtackle.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ↑ Malhotra, Kratik (18 September 2011). "Federation Cup: Salgaocar SC Held By Mumbai FC To A Goalless Draw". goal.com. Goal. Archived from the original on 25 September 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ↑ "Salgaocar 4-0 HAL Bangalore - Goal.com". Archived from the original on 25 September 2011.
- ↑ "2008 Commonwealth Youth Games (Badminton Venue) official site". Archived from the original on 5 April 2012.
- ↑ UBA: Bryan seals victory for Punjab Steelers over Chennai Slam Archived 27 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Joe Williams (sportskeeda), 30 July 2016. Accessed 2 May 2017.
- ↑ "3rd Commonwealth Youth Games (Shooting Venue) official site". Archived from the original on 4 April 2012.
- ↑ "Finally, velodrome at Balewadi sports complex to get facelift, gets grant of 10 crore". 27 June 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
- ↑ Basu, Sohinee (2 February 2020). "Tata Open Maharashtra 2020: Where to watch and live stream details". www.sportskeeda.com. Archived from the original on 16 September 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Pune to get Maharashtra's first sports university at Balewadi stadium". Hindustan Times. 17 December 2020. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
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