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Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre

Coordinates: 32°0′38.31″N 118°43′10.92″E / 32.0106417°N 118.7197000°E / 32.0106417; 118.7197000
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南京奥林匹克体育中心
Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre
Stadium interior in 2016
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LocationNanjing, China
Coordinates32°0′38.31″N 118°43′10.92″E / 32.0106417°N 118.7197000°E / 32.0106417; 118.7197000
Public transitNanjing Metro  10  Olympic Stadium
Nanjing Metro  2  Olympic East
OwnerCity of Nanjing
OperatorNanjing Olympic Sports Centre Management Co. Ltd
Capacity61,443 (stadium)
13,000 (arena)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
BuiltJanuary 28, 2002
OpenedMay 1, 2005
Construction cost8.698 million RMB
ArchitectHOK Sport (now Populous)[1]
Tenants
Jiangsu (2007–2021)

Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Stadium (Chinese: 南京奥林匹克体育中心) is a multi-purpose stadium located in Hexi New Town, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. It is primarily used for football and athletics events and is the centerpiece of a larger Olympic Park complex which also includes the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, an aquatics centre, a tennis centre, and other recreational sports venues.

Opened in 2005, it hosted the 2005 National Games of China and was a host stadium of the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. It was formerly the home of Chinese Super League team Jiangsu F.C. until their dissolution in 2021.

Stadium

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The stadium was constructed at a cost of ¥8,698,000, with a total construction area of 136.34 thousand square meters. It offers seating for 61,443 spectators and is capable of hosting both sporting events and large-scale musical performances.

The roof features a hyperboloid design, while two red arches, slanted outward at a 45-degree angle, span 361.58 meters. The track was manufactured by the Italian company Mondo (蒙多), and the screens were created by the Belgian firm Barco, which include two displays located on the north and south sides. The screens cover a total area of 560 square meters, making them the largest in China.

The opening and closing ceremonies, track and field, and football matches of the 2005 National Games of China were hosted here.

Arena

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Main article: Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium

The arena spans approximately 6 million square meters, encompassing the sub-main hall and two sections of the museum. It provides seating for 13,000 spectators, with some seats designed to be dismantled and relocated to accommodate various competitions and events.

Swimming pool

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The swimming pool is in full compliance with FINA's construction standards and is nearly 3 million square meters. The pool has 4,000 seats and includes a swimming pool, diving pool, training pool, and paddling pool.

Tennis centre

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The tennis centre is nearly 4 million square meters, with 21 required standards in line with international competition venues requirements, and can accommodate 4,000 people, including a final venue for two of the semi-final venues to accommodate 2,000 people, 14 open-air games venues, and four indoor venues.

Information technology centre

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The Information Technology Centre building is approximately 23,000 square meters and is the Olympic Sports Centre's management centre. The centre can hold various types of events and activities, press releases, news delivery, and conduct business services. To the south of the News Centre is a 100-meter-high elevator tower constructed for tourist purposes. The tower's viewing platform boasts views of the Olympic Sports Centre, Hexi New Urban Area, and the nearby Riverview.

Entertainment events

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre architect: Populous
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Media related to Nanjing Olympic Center at Wikimedia Commons

Preceded by Summer Youth Olympics
Opening and Closing Ceremonies
2014 		Succeeded by
Obelisco de Buenos Aires / Youth Olympic Village
Buenos Aires
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