National Sports Complex, Malaysia

The National Sports Complex or Kompleks Sukan Negara in Malaysia is the largest sports complex in the country. It is located in Bukit Jalil, 20 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Described as the "sports complex in a park", it is the only one of its kind in the country or region when it was fully developed.

History

The intention to build the sports complex began in 1989 when Malaysia wanted to become host of Commonwealth Games in 1998. The Bukit Jalil Estate was a suitable site to build this complex. Although Malaysia was the host of the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, the construction started in 1992. Construction was led by the Ministry of Youth and Sports while the main contractor was United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM). The complex was completed in 1998 and was officially opened on 11 July 1998 by Malaysian Prime Minister that time Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad. It also hosted concerts by international artists like Good Charlotte and Gwen Stefani.

Access

Kompleks Sukan Negara is easily accessed via Shah Alam Expressway, Puchong-Sungai Besi Highway, Maju Expressway and Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway. It is also served by a rapid transit station.

Features

• A main arch to the National Stadium with pool fountains
• A keris, Malay dagger at the entrance of National Stadium which symbolizes the warrior spirit of sportsmanship.

List of structures and amenities

Stadiums

• Stadium Nasional
• Stadium Putra
• Stadium Hoki Nasional
• National Aquatic Centre
• National Squash Centre

Parks

• Bukit Komanwel (Commonwealth Hill)
• Family Park
• Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Club

Miscellaneous

• National Sports Council Headquarters
• Sekolah Sukan Bukit Jalil
• Bukit Jalil LRT station
• Vista Komanwel (formerly used as 1998 Commonwealth Games village)
• Vista Komanwel Shopping Centre

Notable events

• 2009-present - ATP World Tour 250 Malaysian Open (tennis)
• 2009 - KL'09 5th ASEAN Para Games, Kuala Lumpur
• 2001 - XXI Southeast Asian Games, Kuala Lumpur
• 1998 - XVI Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur

See also

• Kompleks Sukan Bukit Kiara
• Stadium Merdeka
• Stadium Negara

External links

• National Sports Complex Malaysia