Gelora Bung Karno Aquatic Stadium, Swimming and water polo venue in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
Gelora Bung Karno Aquatic Stadium is a modern sports facility in Central Jakarta with multiple pools for swimming and water polo competitions and spectator seating. The facility is designed to international competition standards with dedicated spaces for athletes, officials, and media.
The stadium opened as Stadion Renang Senayan for the 1962 Asian Games, hosting swimming, diving, synchronised swimming and water polo. It was later renamed Gelora Bung Karno Aquatic Stadium within the Bung Karno Sports Complex. It was used again for the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
The venue holds importance in Indonesia's sporting life, drawing local athletes and international competitors to its facilities. It serves the community as a training and competition hub for aquatic sports.
Visitors will find clear signage and pathways leading to the pools and spectator areas throughout the venue. The complex is centrally located in Jakarta and accessible by common transportation, though arriving early is wise during major events.
The stadium was originally called Stadion Renang Senayan and hosted swimming, diving, synchronised swimming and water polo at the 1962 Asian Games, before the same four disciplines returned for the 2018 Asian Games. Its capacity is 7,800.
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