Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, also known as Jakabaring Stadium (; literally "Sriwijaya Sports Arena Stadium"), is a

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located in

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complex in

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. Holding 23,000 spectators., the stadium is currently used mostly for

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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

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. The Third Place Playoff of the

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was held in this stadium. The football club

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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

, which was based in Palembang and succeeded in unifying the western region of the

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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

as a companion to the

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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

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and

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in Palembang. Women's football also used the stadium as a venue for various tournaments, such as the

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and the

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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

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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

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of the ship, symbolizes

as the

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empire. On the main outer wall on west and east side adorned with

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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

, converting it to an

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. Shortly prior to the Games, 335 of the new seats were damaged by fans in the aftermath of a

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

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. 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

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standards,

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grass, it is neat and perfect by the end of December. In December 2020, the 2021 event was postponed until

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, 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

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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

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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

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personnel have begun repairing the damage to the two spectator stands.

Sporting events

International

* 2005 AFF U-20 Youth Championship *

for

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match between

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and

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match between

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for Group A match between

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ceremony venue. *

for opening and closing along for football matches. *

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main venue. *

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women's football *

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National

* 2004 National Sports Week for opening and closing along for football matches (2004). * 2008-09 Copa Indonesia for Third Place and

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match between

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vs Sriwijaya. * 2010 Indonesian Inter Island Cup for Group B and

match between Persiwa vs Sriwijaya. *

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match between Arema Cronous vs

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. *

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Semifinals and

match between Persipura Jayapura vs Persib.

International matches hosted

Tournament results

2007 AFC Asian Cup

2010 AFF Championship

Football at the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games

2018 AFF Women's Championship

Football at the 2018 Asian Games – Women's tournament

Entertainment events

Transport

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provides transport service through Jakabaring LRT station within walking distance from the compound. Transmusi 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.

Gallery

File:Indonesian athletes marching, SEA Games 2011 Opening.jpg, During the SEA Games 2011 opening ceremony File:Gelora_Sriwijaya_Stadium_Tribune.jpg, Inside view of the stadium prior to 2021 renovation

References

External links

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History

Design

Renovation

Incidents

Sporting events

International

National

International matches hosted

Tournament results

2007 AFC Asian Cup

2010 AFF Championship

Football at the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games

2018 AFF Women's Championship

Football at the 2018 Asian Games – Women's tournament

Entertainment events

Transport

Gallery

See also

References

External links