Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is an under-construction sports enclave being built in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Once the sports enclave is fully built, it will be one of the largest of its kind in India.^[4] The project is being jointly executed with the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority, and the Government of Gujarat. A primary reason for the sports enclave to be built, is so that major sporting events, such as the Summer Olympic Games, could be hosted in India in the future.^[5][6]

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave
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Full name	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave
Address	GCA Club House, Motera, 380005 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Location	Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Coordinates	23.091097°N 72.599193°E / 23.091097; 72.599193
Main venue	Narendra Modi Stadium[1] Capacity: 132,000
Owner	Government of Gujarat, Sports Authority of India
Construction
Broke ground	24 February 2021
Years active	2021–present
Construction cost	₹4,600 crore (equivalent to ₹52 billion or US$590 million in 2023)[2]
Architect	Populous[3]
Acreage	236 acres (96 ha)

History

The sports enclave is being constructed in Motera, which is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of Ahmedabad. The Narendra Modi Stadium which is the world's largest stadium, and the largest cricket stadium, will also be located within the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave.^[7][8] The bhumi pujan ceremony was performed by the president of India Ram Nath Kovind on 24 February 2021. Many other political dignitaries were present at the event including the home minister of India, Amit Shah, and sports minister of India, Kiren Rijiju.^[9] The entire project is expected to cost ₹4,600 crores (US$640 million). The government will be investing ₹3,200 crore (US$450 million) into the project and private players will invest ₹1,400 crore (US$200 million).^[10] Along with this sports enclave another sports enclave will be built in Narayanpura. Once both enclaves are complete, all types of sports infrastructure will be present in Ahemdabad, and it will allow the city to host large-scale sporting events as well. The sports enclaves will have a capacity to accommodate up to 3,000 children and up to 250 coaches as well.^[11] In the future, the Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System, and Ahmedabad Metro will also be extended to the sports enclaves, so that transportation to and from the enclave will be made easier.^[12]

Features

The entire enclave will feature a large number of new venues. Of the new venues to be built most of the venues will be built from scratch.^[13] Along with sporting facilities, other buildings such as hotels, commercial areas, and a residential village for athletes will be built as well.^[14] The following venues will be built under the entire Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave.^[15][16][17]

List of sporting venues

Name	Sport	Capacity	Size	Completion date
Narendra Modi Stadium	Cricket	132,000	22,600 square metres (243,000 sq ft)	2017 (expansion) 1983 (former structure)
Football	Association football	50,000	TBD	TBD
Multipurpose Indoor Arena	Indoor sports	18,000	TBD	TBD
Arenas	Indoor sports	10,000 + 6,000	TBD	TBD
Aquatics Center	Aquatic sports	12,000	11,000 square metres (120,000 sq ft)	TBD
Tennis Stadium	Tennis	10,000	TBD	TBD
Athletes' Village		3,000	TBD	TBD

Part of 2036 Summer Olympics Bid

Once the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is complete the Olympics could also be hosted in Ahmedabad in the future. In June 2021, the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority invited proposals consultants to assess venues and related infrastructure that would be needed to host the Olympics.^[18] This move came after the Narendra Modi Stadium was inaugurated and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave was announced to be built.^[19] Reports have also suggested that the sports enclave will be a part of a future bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics from Ahmedabad.^[20][21]