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Revision as of 09:49, 9 January 2016
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| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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| Owner | Indian Football Association |
| Capacity | 68,000[1] |
| Field size | 105 × 68 metres |
| Surface | (1984-2011) Grass, (2011-2015) Astro-turf, (2015- ) Grass |
| Construction | |
| Opened | January 1984 |
| Architect | M/S. Ballardie, Thompson & Matthews Pvt. Ltd. and M/S. H.K. Sen & Associates |
| Tenants | |
| Indian national football team (since 1984) Mohun Bagan A.C. (since 1984) East Bengal F.C. (since 1984) Mohammedan S.C. (since 1984) Atlético de Kolkata (since 2014) | |
Salt Lake Stadium or Yuva Bharati Krirangan is a multipurpose stadium in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the largest stadium in India by capacity. [1] Reportedly [2] total 85,000 bucket seats will be installed in the stadium before U-17 world cup in 2017. The record attendance of 131,000[3] was set in 1997 in a match between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan AC.
The stadium recently switched back to natural grass from artificial turf as part of the preparations for hosting the U-17 World Cup. The new turf was unveiled in a Kolkata Derby match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan during the Calcutta Football League.[4]
About the stadium
The stadium is situated approximately 10 km to the east of the Kolkata downtown. The roof is made of metal tubes and aluminum sheets and concrete. The stadium covers an area of 76.40 acres (309,200 m2) and it was inaugurated in January, 1984.
Football matches
After its inauguration in January, 1984 with the Jawaharlal Nehru International Gold Cup Soccer Tournament, the Salt Lake Stadium has hosted several important international tournaments or matches such as The Pre-World Cup Tournament in 1985, Super-Soccers in 1986, 1989, 1991 and 1994, 3rd S.A.F. games in 1987, U.S.S.R. Festival in 1988, Charminar Challenger Trophy in 1992, Jawaharlal Nehru International Gold Cup in 1995.
The Salt Lake Stadium hosts the home games of local clubs Mohun Bagan A.C., East Bengal F.C., Mohammedan SC and Prayag United S.C., four of the clubs in Indian football.[5] Many of the home games of the India national football team are also played in Salt Lake.Since 2014 a new tenant team 'Atlético de Kolkata' (playing in ISL) had made the stadium their home ground.
On June 5, 2011 FIFA sanctioned a match to be played at Salt Lake on September 2, 2011. The match was played between Argentina and Venezuela. [6][7] The stadium has also hosted Oliver Kahn's official farewell match for Bayern Munich when they played a friendly match against Mohun Bagan; Bayern won 3–0.[8] In December 2012, a friendly match was played between Brazil Masters vs IFA All Stars. Brazil Masters won it 3-1. Beto scored twice and Bebeto scored one goal for Brazil Masters.[9]
On 12 October 2014, the stadium hosted the first match in the Indian Super League, preceded by an opening ceremony including Priyanka Chopra. In the opening match, Atlético de Kolkata defeated Mumbai City FC 3–0.[10] The stadium hosted its last match of the inaugural edition of ISL on 14 December where Atletico de Kolkata played FC Goa in the first leg of the semi-finals. Saltlake stadium was the only stadium among the eight venues of ISL where matches were allowed to be played on artificial turf. Throughout the tournament there were controversies and debates regarding the safety of players on the injury prone AstroTurf.
Some major international football matches at the Salt Lake Stadium:
| April 6, 1985 1986 FIFA World Cup Qualifier[11] | India  | 1 - 1 |  Indonesia | Calcutta |
| April 9, 1985 1986 FIFA World Cup Qualifier[11] | India | 1 - 1 |  Thailand | Calcutta |
| April 12, 1985 1986 FIFA World Cup Qualifier[11] | India | 2 - 1 |  Bangladesh | Calcutta |
Other uses
The stadium also hosts important athletic events. It has hosted the SAF Games in 1987 and various national athletics events in India. The stadium also hosts different kinds of cultural programs such as dance and music concerts.
Connectivity
The stadium lies on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, so it is easily accessible by road. A metro station on the East-West Corridor on the Kolkata Metro is currently being constructed.
Gallery
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References
- ^ a b "Transformed and shrunk Saltlake Stadium ready for ISL". 8 October 2014.
- ^ "যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ঘাস পোঁতা শুরু হল যুবভারতীতে". 24 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/1064/i-league/2011/11/19/2762641/mohun-bagan-vs-east-bengal-the-deadly-derby-awaits-please-fasten-
- ^ Salt lake stadium to get natural turf
- ^ "40 injured as Mohun Bagan-East Bengal derby called off". DNA. Dec 9, 2012.
- ^ "Argentina assistant coach to inspect work at Salt Lake stadium – Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-08-17. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
- ^ "Venezuela vs Argentina Report". Goal.com. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
- ^ "Mohun Bagan Athletic Club". Mohunbaganclub.com. Retrieved 2011-09-03.
- ^ http://arunfoot.blogspot.in/2012/12/brazilian-master-win-3-1-against-ifa.html
- ^ "Ex-Liverpool stars Luis Garcia and Josemi start as Atletico de Kolkata win first Indian Super League clash against Mumbai City". Daily Mail. Associated Press. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ a b c "World Cup 1986 Qualifying". RSSSF. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
External links
- Profile - World Stadiums
- SALT LAKE STADIUM
- SALT LAKE STADIUM - INFORMATION
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
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