The GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim is the first integrated athletic complex in

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. It has been constructed according to

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specifications and norms and has hosted the athletic events of 2014 Lusofonia Games. The field is covered with natural turf and has been used as the training ground for the FC Goa developmental squad. In 2020, it was chosen as one of the three venues to host for 2020-21 season of

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History

GMC Stadium was opened in 2014 on the occasion of the 2014 Lusofonia Games, a multi-sport event that represent athletes from Portuguese-speaking countries and territories. The stadium has been using as an athletic complex by the

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as well as an

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venue for the

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matches. The stadium has also hosted the U-18 Y-League, U-15 Y-League, U-13 Y-League, Santosh Trophy and

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games previously.

Indian Super League

The stadium was the official home ground of

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, Mumbai City FC,

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and

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for the

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season due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country . The entire season was played in selected venues in close proximity in

to minimise any chance of outbreak in the bio-bubble.

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History

Indian Super League

See also

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