Have you ever dreamed about playing your favourite sport on the world stage? Being in the run-on team for your side? Hear the roar of tens of thousands of screaming fans going crazy as you launch onto the field? Imagined the esprit de corp of you and your teammates as you score the winning points? The biggest sports stadiums of the world hold over 100,000 fans – imagine that!
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While that’s being taken care of, keep daydreaming of playing on some of these wonders of the athletic world
1. Rungrado 1st May Stadium
Located in the heart of Pyongyang, capital of North Korea, over 150,000 can squeeze in to watch the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s national football team in action. Interesting fact: the Rungrado 1st May Stadium has 16 arches ringing the stadium. These are said to represent a blooming lotus flower. Due to international sanctions, however, the teams lining up to play in this reclusive republic are lacking.
2. Salt Lake Stadium
Indians love their sports in all shapes and sizes, football being one of them. In the heart of Kolkata, India, you and over 120,000 Indians can enjoy watching the national Indian Football Team in action against a host of international rivals in this truly spectacular corner of the world. Did you know that, in 2011, Argentina and Venezuela played a friendly football match at Salt Lake Stadium?
3. Michigan Stadium
Yes, the Americans like everything big – cars, movie budgets and, of course, sports stadiums. American Football at its finest can be enjoyed at this colossal stadium, where nearly 110,000 freezing people can pack in to watch the Wolverines NFL club battle it out in true American style!
4. Beaver Stadium
Pennsylvania State, one of America’s finest sporting universities, can host over 107,000 to watch the Penn State Nittany Lions face off against its rivals in American Football. Interesting fact: Beaver Stadium is not a tribute to beavers, but is named after James A. Beaver, former Governor of Pennsylvania.
5. Melbourne Cricket Ground
While not technically in the top five biggest sports stadiums, the ‘G’, as it’s affectionately known, has a capacity of well over 100,000 and a huge heart. The Melbourne Cricket Ground, as the name suggests, sees a summer full of cricket. What many international visitors don’t realise is that the Melbourne Cricket Ground also springs to life in winter, hosting many Australian Football League matches throughout the colder months.
Have you been to any of these amazing sports stadiums? What was it like? What sports did you see? Are there any funny stories you’d like to share? Maybe you’ve got a ‘sporting tale’ of your own and have actually played a game at one of these venues? Share your sporting stories in the comments below.
