Kompleks Sukan Negara
Encyclopedia
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 is the only one of its kind in the country or region when it was fully developed.
in 1998. The Bukit Jalil Estate was a suitable site to build this complex. Although Malaysia was the host of the 1998 Commonwealth Games
in Kuala Lumpur, the construction started in 1992. Construction was led by the Ministry of Youth and Sports while the main contractor was United Engineers Malaysia Berhad
(UEM). The complex was completed in 1998 and was officially opened on 11 July 1998 by Malaysian Prime Minister that time Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad. It also hosted concerts by international artists like Good Charlotte and Gwen Stefani.
, Puchong-Sungai Besi Highway, Maju Expressway
and Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway
. It is also served by a rapid transit station
.
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Bukit Jalil
Bukit Jalil is a suburb about 20 km. south of Kuala Lumpur. It is a small suburb bounded by the National Sports Complex on the east, the Shah Alam Expressway on the north, city boundaries to the west, and the Puchong-Sungai Besi Highway as well as city boundaries to the south...
, 20 km south of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. Described as the "sports complex in a park", it is the only one of its kind in the country or region when it was fully developed.
History
The intention to build the sports complex began in 1989 when Malaysia wanted to become host of Commonwealth GamesCommonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
in 1998. The Bukit Jalil Estate was a suitable site to build this complex. Although Malaysia was the host of the 1998 Commonwealth Games
1998 Commonwealth Games
The 1998 XVI Commonwealth Games were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 11 September to 21 September 1998 making it the first Asian country to act as host and the last Commonwealth Games for the 20th century. A record 70 nations supplied 3638 athletes...
in Kuala Lumpur, the construction started in 1992. Construction was led by the Ministry of Youth and Sports while the main contractor was United Engineers Malaysia Berhad
UEM Group
United Engineers Malaysia Berhad or UEM Group is a Malaysian company of Engineering and Constructions, Township and Property Development, Expressways and Asset Facilities Management....
(UEM). The complex was completed in 1998 and was officially opened on 11 July 1998 by Malaysian Prime Minister that time Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad. It also hosted concerts by international artists like Good Charlotte and Gwen Stefani.
Access
Kompleks Sukan Negara is easily accessed via Shah Alam ExpresswayShah Alam Expressway
Shah Alam Expressway, SAE , is part of a comprehensive network of road links in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. The expressway connects from Pandamaran in Klang, Selangor to Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. Shah Alam Expressway is the third east-west-oriented expressway in the Klang Valley after the...
, Puchong-Sungai Besi Highway, Maju Expressway
Maju Expressway
The Maju Expressway ' is the main expressway network in Klang Valley, Malaysia...
and Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway
Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway
The Kuala Lumpur – Seremban Expressway is a main expressway in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This expressway linking Kuala Lumpur in the north to Seremban, Negeri Sembilan in the south....
. It is also served by a rapid transit station
Bukit Jalil LRT station
Bukit Jalil LRT station is an LRT station in Bukit Jalil, a suburb about 20 km south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.It is operated under the Sri Petaling Line . This station is used by many sports fans due to its proximity to the National Sports Complex...
.
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.
Stadiums
- Stadium NasionalNational Stadium, Bukit JalilBukit Jalil National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, located in the National Sports Complex to the south of the capital city of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, is a 87,411 capacity all-seater, multi-purpose stadium that was built in 1998 to host the 1998 Commonwealth Games.-History:The stadium was built in 1...
- Stadium PutraPutra Indoor StadiumPutra Indoor Stadium or Stadium Putra is an indoor sporting arena located in National Sports Complex of Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The capacity of the arena is 16,000 people...
- Stadium Hoki NasionalMalaysia National Hockey StadiumMalaysia National Hockey Stadium is a multi-use stadium in National Sports Complex, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for field hockey matches and hosted matches for the 2002 Men's Hockey World Cup and 1998 Commonwealth Games. The main stadium holds 12,000 people and was built...
- National Aquatic Centre
- National Squash Centre
Miscellaneous
- National Sports Council Headquarters
- Sekolah Sukan Bukit JalilSekolah Sukan Bukit JalilThe Bukit Jalil Sports School or Sekolah Sukan Bukit Jalil is the first sports school in Malaysia. The school is located at the National Sports Complex compound in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur....
- Kompleks Sukan Negara LRT station
- Komanwel LRT Station
- Vista Komanwel (formerly used as 1998 Commonwealth Games village)
- Vista Komanwel Shopping Centre
Notable events
- 2009-present - ATP World Tour 250 Malaysian Open (tennis)Malaysian Open (tennis)The Malaysian Open is a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP World Tour 250 series of the Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour. It will be held annually in late September, early October at the Bukit Jalil Sports Complex in Kuala...
- 2009 - KL'09 5th ASEAN Para Games, Kuala Lumpur2009 ASEAN ParaGamesThe KL'09 - 5th ASEAN ParaGames, also known as the 2009 ASEAN Para Games, originally scheduled for Laos in January 2010, will instead be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 15–19 August 2009, an unprecedented five months ahead of the 2009 Laos SEA Games...
- 2001 - XXI Southeast Asian Games, Kuala Lumpur2001 Southeast Asian GamesThe 21st Southeast Asian Games were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8 September - 17 September 2001. The games were opened by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj in the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. He was introduced by Prime...
- 1998 - XVI Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur1998 Commonwealth GamesThe 1998 XVI Commonwealth Games were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 11 September to 21 September 1998 making it the first Asian country to act as host and the last Commonwealth Games for the 20th century. A record 70 nations supplied 3638 athletes...
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