Jiangwan Sports Center, Sports center in Yangpu District, Shanghai, China
Jiangwan Sports Center, formerly Shanghai Stadium, is a sports complex in the Yangpu District of Shanghai. It comprises three main buildings: an outdoor stadium with a running track and football pitch, an indoor arena for ball games and performances, and a swimming hall with a standard pool and a children's pool.
Built in 1935 as part of the Greater Shanghai Plan, the stadium hosted the National Games that same year. After damage during World War II, it was repaired and later became a training base for Shanghai football teams.
The stadium's east and west stands feature commander platforms made of artificial white jade, each topped with a bronze-colored tripod. These platforms were used during ceremonies and remain a visible reminder of the site's formal role in the city's sporting life.
The complex is easy to reach by metro, with a station named after it on Line 10. Once inside, follow the signs to each building; the stadium is the largest and most central structure, while the swimming hall and arena are set slightly apart.
In 2017, the stadium hosted the first Australian Football League premiership match played outside Oceania. The following year, the playing surface was named Adelaide Arena for AFL games.
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