National Sports Complex, Malaysia
| Location | Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. |
| Owner | Malaysian Government |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1 January 1992 |
| Built | 1 January 1995 |
| Opened | 11 September 1998 |
| Renovated | 1 January 1996 |
| Expanded | 1 January 1998 |
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 was the only one of its kind in the country or region when it was fully developed. It was officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, on 1 January 1998 ahead of the 1998 Commonwealth Games in which it staged the Games' opening ceremony.
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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
- National Stadium
- Putra Stadium
- National Hockey Stadium
- National Aquatic Centre
- National Squash Centre
Parks
- Bukit Komanwel (Commonwealth Hill)
- Family Park
- Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Club
Miscellaneous
- National Sports Council Headquarters
- Bukit Jalil Sports School
- Bukit Jalil LRT station
- Vista Komanwel (formerly used as 1998 Commonwealth Games village)
- Vista Komanwel Shopping Centre
Notable events
- 2011 - Liverpool F.C. Asia Tour 2011
- 2011 - Chelsea 2011 summer tour of Asia [1]
- 2011 - Arsenal 2011 Pre-Season Tour [2]
- 2010 - 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup First Leg Of The Finals
- 2009–present - ATP World Tour 250 Malaysian Open (tennis)
- 2009 - 2009 ASEAN Para Games
- 2007 - 2007 Asian Cup
- 2009 - Manchester United Asia Tour 2009
- 2007 - Champions Youth Cup 2007
- 2003 - FA Premier League Asia Cup 2003
- 2001 - 2001 ASEAN Para Games
- 2001 - 2001 Southeast Asian Games
- 2001 - Manchester United Asia Tour 2001
- 1998–present - Malaysia Cup Final
- 1998–present - Malaysian FA Cup Final
- 1998 - XVI Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
See also
References
- ↑ Return Journey to Kuala Lumpur Retrieved at 8 June 2014
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External links
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