Stadium in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia
Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, also known as Jakabaring Stadium (; literally "Sriwijaya Sports Arena Stadium"), is a multi-purpose stadium located in Jakabaring Sport City complex in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Holding 23,000 spectators., the stadium is currently used mostly for football matches. The construction began in 2001 and finished in 2004 to host the 2004 Indonesia National Games. The stadium was initially named as "Jakabaring" stadium after the location of the stadium in southern outskirt of Palembang. However, later the stadium was renamed "Gelora Sriwijaya", to honor and celebrate the 7th—13th century Indonesian empire of Srivijaya. The Third Place Playoff of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup was held in this stadium. The football club Sriwijaya is based at the stadium.
History.
The stadium which began construction on 1 January 2001, was intended to host the 2004 National Sports Week when the city of Palembang was appointed as the organizer on 2 September 2004. The stadium was named after the maritime empire of Srivijaya, which was based in Palembang and succeeded in unifying the western region of the archipelago in the 7th century until 12th century. In addition, this stadium is also the headquarters of Sriwijaya Football Club. AFC verification results make this stadium one of the 3 AFC standard stadiums in Indonesia.
The stadium was used as one of the stadiums that hosted matches in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup as a companion to the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on the third match day and also for the third place match.
The stadium became the main stadium at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2011 SEA Games and 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games in Palembang.
Women's football also used the stadium as a venue for various tournaments, such as the 2018 AFF Championship and the 2018 Asian Games women's football.
Design.
The capacity of this stadium is 23,000 spectators, with four tribune (A, B, C, and D) around the main field. The size of main soccer field is 68 x 105 metres, surrounded by eight lanes athletics track and field with red gravel surface. The main tribune on west and east side (A and B) is covered with two large steel arch. Two bulbous blue roofs supported by these arches took form of the sail of the ship, symbolizes Srivijaya as the maritime empire. On the main outer wall on west and east side adorned with songket textile motifs as the cultural identity of Palembang. The main score screen is located on southern tribune (tribune D), while the fire cauldron is located in southern side of the main field between the soccer field and athletic tracks. This stadium also contains three standard squash field.
The stadium underwent renovations prior to the 2018 Asian Games, converting it to an all-seater stadium. Shortly prior to the Games, 335 of the new seats were damaged by fans in the aftermath of a Sriwijaya loss.
Renovation.
In 2020, The South Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov) has increased the budget to IDR 20 billion to repair the renovation of the Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring (GSJ) Palembang Stadium in preparation for hosting the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Repairs to the main pitch of the Gelora Sriwijaya Jakabaring Stadium in Palembang has been completed. The front of the stadium has begun to be repainted. For grass that uses FIFA standards, Zoysia matrella grass, it is neat and perfect by the end of December.
In December 2020, the 2021 event was postponed until 2023, with Indonesia remaining as host. The renovation project of Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium was extended until May 2023. The renovation is focused on improving the field grass and several other components such as stadium lights and scoreboards that refer to the FIFA standards. However, Indonesia was stripped of hosting rights on 29 March 2023 due to its refusal to allow the Israel U-20 national team in the country.
Incidents.
Sriwijaya lost 0–3 to Arema, 335 seats were damaged due to the actions of supporters during the 2018 Liga 1 match. It is suspected that the anarchist perpetrators were in the North Stand by the Singa Mania group and the South Stand by the Sriwijaya Mania group. The Palembang Police have indicated that they will not give permission to Sriwijaya to hold a match in the near future, considering that the 2018 Asian Games are in sight. The South Sumatra Provincial Government and the Indonesian Army personnel have begun repairing the damage to the two spectator stands.
Transport.
Palembang LRT provides transport service through Jakabaring LRT station within walking distance from the compound. BRT serves this area, via the Jakabaring Terminal–Palembang Square Mall Terminal route in Corridor III, while the DAMRI BRT also serves this area, with the Jakabaring DAMRI Terminal being the closest stop to the stadium complex.
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