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{{short description|Athletic stadium in India}}<br />
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{{infobox venue<br />
| name = GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium<br />
| image = GMChfcstadium.jpg<br />
| image_size = 270px<br />
| image_caption = Night view of the stadium<br />
| fullname = Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium<br />
| former_names = <br />
| location = [[Gachibowli, Telangana]], India<br />
| coordinates = {{Coord|17|26|48.42|N|78|20|40.91|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
| broke_ground = <br />
| built = 2001<br />
| opened = 2003<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/hyds-abandoned-sports-tower-transforms-into-covid-hospital/1809839|title=Hyd''s abandoned Sports Tower transforms into Covid hospital|website=outlookindia.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sats.telangana.gov.in/gachibowli-sports-complex-2/|title=Welcome Our Website}}</ref><br />
| renovated = <br />
| expanded = <br />
| closed = <br />
| demolished = <br />
| owner = [[Sports Authority of Telangana State]] (SATS)<br />
| surface = Grass<br />
| operator = SATS<br />
| scoreboard = Yes<br />
| estimated_cost = <br />
| suites = <br />
| architect = <br />
| main_contractors = <br />
| capacity = 30,000<br />
| executive_suites = <br />
| dimensions = <br />
| acreage = {{cvt|14,850|sqm}}<br />
| tenants = [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]]<br />[[2007 Military World Games]]<br /> [[Fateh Hyderabad A.F.C.|Fateh Hyderabad]] (2016–present)<br /> [[Hyderabad FC]] (2019–Present)<br />
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'''[[Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi]] Athletic Stadium''', formerly known as the '''Gachibowli Athletic Stadium''' ({{lang-te|జి. ఎం. సి. బాలయోగి అథ్లెటిక్ స్టేడియం}}), is a multipurpose [[stadium]] situated in the [[Gachibowli]] suburb of [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], India. It is located beside [[International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad]] (IIIT Hyderabad).<ref>[http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/india.shtml World Stadiums] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924095432/http://www.worldstadiums.com/asia/countries/india.shtml |date=24 September 2011 }}; www.worldstadiums.com</ref> The sports complex is built in 2002 headed by [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] Government to host the 2003 Afro -Asian games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031018/spr-trib.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Sports Tribune|website=m.tribuneindia.com|access-date=2020-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sats.telangana.gov.in/gachibowli-sports-complex-2/|title=gachibowli-sports-complex|access-date=2020-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/sport/story/20021216-rs-250-crore-national-games-in-hyderabad-enthuses-organisers-more-than-athletes-793872-2002-12-16|title=Rs 250 crore National Games in Hyderabad enthuses organisers more than athletes|last1=December 16|first1=Amarnath K. Menon|last2=December 16|first2=2002 ISSUE DATE|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-04-22|last3=July 11|first3=2002UPDATED|last4=Ist|first4=2012 17:04}}</ref> It is used mostly for [[association football]] matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Gachibowli-stadium-now-open-for-non-sporting-events/articleshow/9425840.cms|title=Gachibowli stadium now open for non-sporting events &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The stadium holds 30,000 people and contains an eight-lane 400m running synthetic athletic track, a 10-lane 100m sprinting track and a four-lane synthetic warm-up track. Inside the athletic tracks lies a football field {{cvt|105 x 68|m}} in size. Built at a cost of [[Rupee|Rs.]]35.30 crores, it has built-up area of {{cvt|14,850|sqm}}.<br />
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==Structure==<br />
[[File:Gachibowli Outdoor 75.JPG|thumb|260px|GMC Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli]]<br />
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The highlight of the stadium's structure is the cantilevered roof covering the spectator stands. The simple yet innovative structural design allows a {{cvt|25|m}} span cantilever allowing the spectators an unobstructed view of the sporting events. Diagonal yellow steel structural members act as tension members to balance out the forces of the cantilevered roof of the spectator stands. These members not only add to the exterior appearance, but also help in creation of a well-defined ambulatory path along the stadium. Orange coloured corrugated metal sheets wrap around the inner and outer edges of the roof trusses. This inexpensive cladding enhances the appearance of the stadium greatly.{{Fact or opinion|date=February 2018}}<br />
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It is an ultra modern stadium with eight line competition synthetic athletic track and 4-lane synthetic practice track. It uses the latest high-mast lighting for day-night events and provides obstruction-free viewing for all spectators. The stadium was named in the memory of [[G. M. C. Balayogi]], an incumbent [[Speaker of Lok Sabha]] who died in an air crash but during the [[Telangana movement|agitations in Telangana]].<br />
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The [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]] were held in this stadium. More than 30,000 people came to watch the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony was about two hours and forty minutes long with a laser show ''son-et-lumiere''.<br />
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About 2,800 [[Kuchipudi]] artistes performed a centuries-old dance on 26 December 2010 to earn a place in the Guinness World Records.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230140104/http://www.sify.com/news/2-800-kuchipudi-dancers-set-world-record-news-national-km0xkfcadde.html ''Kuchipudi Dancers...''] SIFY News online;</ref><br />
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==West block==<br />
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Most of the services and administrative areas of the stadium are hosted in the west block. The west block also contains the entrance porch and lobby.<br />
The facilities hosted in the west block are:<br />
* Public address system<br />
* Media Centre & Press Box<br />
* 3 service and one players’ entrance<br />
* Score board control & Games management room<br />
* Lighting control rooms<br />
* Public address & announcement rooms<br />
* VIP lounges, pantries & toilets<br />
* Office & conference rooms<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[List of stadiums in Hyderabad, India]]<br />
* [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]]<br />
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[[Category:Rugby union stadiums in India]]<br />
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