Kalinga Sports Complex, Bhubaneswar, Multi-purpose sports stadium in Bhubaneswar, India
Kalinga Stadium is a multi-purpose sports complex in Bhubaneswar whose main arena is an oval stadium with a continuous ring of tiered seating in red, blue and yellow around a green rectangular field. A broad red running track with white lane lines encircles the pitch, edged by low white walls and metal railings, and concrete pillars and blue and white banners line the base. The complex also holds an 8-lane synthetic athletics track, a hockey stadium with India's first Olympic-standard pink and blue water-based AstroTurf, and facilities for tennis, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, wall climbing and swimming.
The complex was established in 1978 and marked a key step in making Bhubaneswar a center for sports. Following upgrades for major competitions, it became a recognized venue for international events.
The stadium serves as the home ground for Odisha FC in the Indian Super League, contributing to the development of football culture in eastern India.
The main stadium seats 15,000, while the separate Kalinga Hockey Stadium holds 16,000; a training ground with its own athletics track seats 2,000. The complex lies near the Nayapalli area in central Bhubaneswar and groups athletics, football, hockey, swimming, shooting, climbing, badminton and tennis facilities on one site.
The hockey field here is surfaced with pink and blue artificial turf, which is uncommon in India. This special surface was specifically designed for international matches and requires specialized maintenance.
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