Bung Karno Stadium (GBK), as one of the proud icons of the Indonesian nation, continues to demonstrate its main function as a center for sports activities. Located in the heart of the capital city of Jakarta, GBK is a national heritage born from the vision of the First President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno. This stadium stands majestically on an area of 279.1 hectares and is an integral part of the strategic sports facility complex.
Facilities of Indonesia Arena GBK
Indonesia Arena GBK, which can accommodate 16,088 spectators, offers various modern facilities that support sports activities. The building consists of five floors and is equipped with the following facilities.
a. The main field and training field as the main place for competition and training.
b. Changing room for players as a facility for players before and following the match.
c. Jacuzzi pool and shower room for athlete relaxation and fitness.
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d. Spectator toilets for visitors.
e. The VVIP tribune is designed with a royal box for VIP spectators.
f. LED Jumbotron is a giant screen located in the four corners of the ceiling to display live broadcasts.
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g. Media workspace and press conference for journalist activities.
g. Lifts and escalators to facilitate mobility within the arena.
Since it was built for the 4th Asian Games in 1962, GBK has not only functioned as a sports facility, but also as a center for recreation, socio-cultural, political, and ecological for the city of Jakarta. Head of the GBK Marketing and Sales Division, Sri Lestari Puji Astuti, revealed that in 2023, the use of the GBK Stadium will be dominated by sports activities with a proportion reaching 42.82%; concerts contribute 16%, other categories such as exhibitions, state, education, and religion have a smaller proportion.
Entering the first half of 2024, the proportion of use for sports increased to 43.46% indicating that sports are a more routine activity compared to concerts which tend to take place sporadically. “The public is showing greater interest in sports events,” he said.
As a government-owned sports facility, GBK is indeed prioritized for sports activities. National teams from various sports, including soccer, aquatics, hockey, and tennis, routinely train at GBK. Although concerts often receive media attention, sports activities dominate the use of the facility. (Z-2)
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