Major Sports venues in Jakarta

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia was earlier known as Sunda Kelapa. Today Jakarta is also called Djakarta or DKI Jakarta. Jayakarta and Batavia, the capital of Indonesia claims to be the largest city of the archipelago. Sprawling across an area of 661 square kilometers, Jakarta is situated on the northwest coast of the island of Java. The city of Jakarta is home to a population of 8,792,000. Jakarta has witnessed massive development over 490 years and claims to be the ninth largest country in the world in term of population. The urban center is called Jabotabek boasting of a population of more than 23 million people. The major international airport of Jakarta is called Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Under the governance of Sutiyoso, Jakarta has developed its transportation system known as “TransJakarta" or "Busway”. Jakarta will have its first monorail this year. Home to diversel ethnic groups, Jakarta epitomizes cultural richness. Jakarta represents a society characterized by both sordid filthiness and urban cosmopolitanism. With the growth in economy in recent times, there has been a change in people’s lifestyle. Every aspect of life has witnessed a change-be it sports or entertainment. A prosperous economy has led to an increasing interest in Sports and other activities. Jakarta is home to major sports venues. The Senayan complex houses major sports venues in Jakarta.

Various Sports Venues in Jakarta:

  -  Jakarta is home to various football clubs. Persija is the most popular football clubs of Jakarta. It is regularly hosts games in the Lebak Bulus Stadium.

  -  The Senayan sports complex is home to major sport venues in Jakarta. It constitutes of Bung Karno soccer stadium,

  -  Madya Stadium, Istora Senayan, a shooting range, a tennis court and a golf driving range. The complex came into being in 1959 for hosting the 1962 Asian Games.

  -  Bung Karno Stadium is the largest stadium of Jakarta. It boasts of a seating capacity of more than 100,000 people and is considered as one of the largest stadiums in the world.

  -  Major venues for bowling are Jaya Ancol Bowl at Ancol, the Bowling Center at the Kartika Chandra Hotel, Kebayoran

  -  Bowling Center located in Jalan Melawai IX and Millennium Bowling Alley at Jalan New delhi, senayan.

  -  The city is also home to major golf courses like Jakarta Golf Club at Jalan Rawarnangun Muka Raya, the oldest golf course of Jakarta.

  -  The Kelapa Gading Sport Mall in Kelapa Gading in the North of Jakarta is a major venue for basketball. It has a seating capacity of 7,000 people. It is the home ground of the national basketball team of Indonesia. The stadium plays host to major international basketball matches.