Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium
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The Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium (Simplified Chinese: 济南奥林匹克体育中心), also colloquially known as Xiliu (西柳, literally: "West Willow"） is a multi-use stadium
in the Jinan Olympic Sports Center
of Jinan
, China
. The stadium was the main venue for the 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China
in October 2009. It was used for the opening ceremony, football
matches and athletics events. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 people at a construction area of 131,000 square metres and was opened in April 2009.
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Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in the Jinan Olympic Sports Center
Jinan Olympic Sports Center
Jinan Olympic Sports Center is a sports venue in Jinan, China. It is located in the south-east of the city. The area is home to the main sports venues for the 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China in October 2009, including the main Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium...
of Jinan
Jinan
Jinan is the capital of Shandong province in Eastern China. The area of present-day Jinan has played an important role in the history of the region from the earliest beginnings of civilisation and has evolved into a major national administrative, economic, and transportation hub...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. The stadium was the main venue for the 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China
11th National Games of the People's Republic of China
The 11th National Games of the People's Republic of China was held in various cities in Shandong from October 16 to October 28, 2009. Represented were 33 sports, 43 disciplines and 362 events, including 4 winter sports which were held in Shenyang, Changchun and Qingdao between January and April...
in October 2009. It was used for the opening ceremony, football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
matches and athletics events. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 people at a construction area of 131,000 square metres and was opened in April 2009.
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