Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta

Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta

Aryanto H.
Gelora Bung Karno was formerly known as Gelora Senayan or Istora. Gelora means stadium in English. It is a multi-use stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia and is named after Sukarno, Indonesia's first President. The stadium is only one part of Jakarta Senayan Sport Complex. It is mostly used for football matches. The construction began on the stadium in February 8, 1960 and finished in July 21, 1962 in time to host the fourth Asian Games held in Jakarta in 1962. The stadium's original capacity of 100,800 people was reduced to 88,083 as a result of minor renovations for the 2007 Asian Cup. It is divided into 24 sectors and 12 entrances, and into upper and lower stands. A special feature is the huge steel roof that forms a gigantic ring and protects the spectators from the heat. #athletics #football #indonesia #jakarta #senayan #soccer #soekarno #stadium
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