Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex
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Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi
Balewadi
Balewadi is a suburb of Pune, India. It is located to the north west of the city, and is famous for the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex...

, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...

 is an Indian sports complex. This complex is situated in Balewadi, Pune, about 14–15 km far from Pune downtown and 4–5 km from Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Pune. This complex was the venue for the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games
2008 Commonwealth Youth Games
The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games were held in Pune, India, a city in the state of Maharashtra. They were the third Commonwealth Youth Games, which are held every four years; they were the first Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Asia....

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History

This complex was built in 1994 for the National Games
National Games of India
The National Games of India is a sporting event held in India. It comprises various disciplines in which sportsmen from the different states of India participate against each other. It was in 1924, in erstwhile Punjab, that the Indian chapter of the Olympic movement was born. The founder was G.D....

 1994, which were hosted by Pune. The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games
2008 Commonwealth Youth Games
The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games were held in Pune, India, a city in the state of Maharashtra. They were the third Commonwealth Youth Games, which are held every four years; they were the first Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Asia....

 were hosted here. In 2008 the World Junior Table Tennis Circuit was successfully held here. The 2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship
2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship
The 2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship was held in Pune, India from July 31 to August 9, 2009.-Pools composition:-Venues:*Balewadi Sports Complex – Badminton Hall, Pune, India – Pool A, C, E, F, 1st–4th and 5th–8th...

 was held here. It was won by Brazil. The city is also the host of FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women 2009
FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women 2009
-Group B:-11th place:-9th place:-7th place:-5th place:-Final round:-Semifinals:-3rd place:-Final:-Final standing:-External links:*...

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Football

The athletics stadium also hosts the I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...

 matches for Pune F.C.. It has also hosted matches for the India national football team
India national football team
The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became...

. India played against Vietnam
Vietnam national football team
The Vietnam national football team is the national football team representing Vietnam and is managed by the Vietnam Football Federation.In the FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam's highest standing was in the first release of the figures, in September 1998, at 84th...

 in a friendly match over here. India played their first match in the 2012 London Olympic Qualifiers (first round) against Myanmar
Myanmar national football team
The Myanmar national football team is the national team of Myanmar and is controlled by the Myanmar Football Federation. It was known as the Burma national football team until 1989, when Burma was renamed Myanmar. It finished second in the 1968 Asian Cup. They have participated in the Summer...

. India won it by a score 2-1. India drew with Qatar
Qatar national football team
The Qatar national football team is the national team of Qatar and is controlled by the Qatar Football Association. They have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup but are hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The team has also appeared in seven AFC Asian Cup tournaments and hosted the 2011 AFC Asian...

 in the 2012 London Olympic Qualifier (Second round) at the stadium by a score 1-1. Then during the 2011 Indian Federation Cup
2011 Indian Federation Cup
The 2011 Indian Federation Cup will be the 33rd season of the knock-out competition. On 13 August 2011 the AIFF announced that 21 clubs had been accepted to the tournament.....

 the Balewadi Sports Complex co-hosted with the Salt Lake Stadium
Salt Lake Stadium
Salt Lake Stadium , is a multi-purpose stadium in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal.-Information:...

 the Federation Cup group-stages. The Federation Cup
Federation Cup (India)
The Federation Cup is an annual knockout style club football tournament in India. It has started in 1977. From its inception till I-League has been started in 1997 , it was the most prestigious national level club football tournament in India...

 is the second most important football competition in India.

International football matches

Other Games

American Football

Beginning in fall 2012, the Athletics Stadium will undergo a retrofitting and become the host stadium for the Elite Football League of India
Elite Football League of India
The Elite Football League of India is a proposed men's professional American football league in India. When play begins in late 2012, there will be ten teams, located in various cities across India...

. Because the league is new, it will likely host all games in the inaugural season.

Rollball

The 2011 Rollball World Cup was held in this games village. This was the first world cup of Rollball
Rollball
Rollball is a played between two teams of 12 players. Out of 12 only 6 players are allowed to play on court at a time. This game is played on skates. The ball can be held in single hand or both hand, even during passing. A player must dribble the ball while carrying it. This game can be played on...

. Denmark was the winner of this tournament.

Volleyball

The 2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship
2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship
The 2009 FIVB Men's Junior World Championship was held in Pune, India from July 31 to August 9, 2009.-Pools composition:-Venues:*Balewadi Sports Complex – Badminton Hall, Pune, India – Pool A, C, E, F, 1st–4th and 5th–8th...

 was held on 31 July 2009 to 9 August 2009. Host India
India men's national volleyball team
The India men's national volleyball team represents India in international volleyball competitions.-Asian Volleyball Championship:* 1975 – DNP* 1979 – 5th* 1983 – 5th* 1987 – 5th* 1989 – 6th* 1991 – 10th* 1993 – 9th...

 ended 4th in this tournament. This Tournament was conducted in Badminton Hall and Boxing Arena. Brazil
Brazil men's national volleyball team
The Brazil men's national volleyball team is the national team of Brazil. It is governed by the Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol and takes part in international volleyball competitions...

 won this championship.

Athletics Stadium

The Athletics stadium has a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...

 of over 20,000 people at a time, Flood lights and an 8 lane track.

Aquatics Centre

This Aquatics centre contains two 50 x 25m swimming pools, with a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...

 of 3500 people. This has changing room for players. Seating and lounges are for VIPs.

Badminton Hall

The Badminton hall 6 competition courts and 4 warm-up courts, and has a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...

 of 3800 people at a time. This hall is air condition and has wooden floor. It has changing room for players and sitting & lounges for VIPs.

Basketball1

The first edition of FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women
FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women
The FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship for Women is an under-16 basketball championship in the International Basketball Federation's FIBA Asia zone. The event started in 2009 and is held bi-annually. The winners compete in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women, which started in...

 was played on this stadium from 30 November 2009 to 6 December 2009. Host India
India women's national basketball team
India women's national basketball team is a national women's national basketball team, from India.-Current roster:The following is the Indian women squad that participated in the 2007 FIBA Asia Basketball Championship Cup at Korea....

 finished on fifth position.

Boxing Arena

The Boxing arena has 3 rings, and 5 warm-up rings, with a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...

 of 3500 peoples. This hall is air conditioned and has changing rooms for players.

Shooting Range

The complex has 15 shooting ranges, with a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...

 of 1500. The ranges are constructed according to ISSF rules world championship.

Ranges:

Table Tennis Hall

The hall, with a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...

 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

The Tennis courts feature one central court and four competition courts, with six warm-up courts. Centre court has a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...

 of 4200 people. The courts are of synthetic surface. There are changing rooms for players.

Weightlifting Hall

This hall seats 3000 people. This was hosting the 2009 commonwealth bench press championships, the most famous athlete to compete was britains strongest man Paddy
Paddy
Paddy may refer to:*Paddy , a World War II carrier pigeon*Paddy , a comic strip*Paddy field, a type of cultivated land*Paddy Whiskey, a liquor*Patrick , including people with the name*Padraic, including people with the name...

 the Pac man Jumelle. This hall is air conditioned and has one competition podium. It also has 10 worm-up platforms. Seating and lounges are provided for VIPs. This also has change room for players.

Wrestling Hall

The wrestling hall has four rings, and six warm-up rings with a seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...

 of 4400 people. This has seating and lounges for VIPs. This also has change room for players. This is an air conditioned hall.

Games Village

This is a non sporting venue at the sports city with 400 rooms, ranging between three and five star.

Other Buildings

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:
  1. Central dope collection centre.
  2. Department of bio-mechanics.
  3. Department of nutrition and ergogenic aids.
  4. Department of physiotherapy.
  5. Department of Psychology.
  6. Department of sports rehabilitation.
  7. Human performance and evolution laboratory.

Tournaments

Major Tournaments


Professional Leagues and Cups

External links


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