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'''Estadio Sierra Nevada''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: ''Estadio Sierra Nevada'' {{IPA-es|esˈtaðjo ˈsjɛ.ra ne.ˈβa.ða|}}) (also known as '''Estadio Unidad Bolivariana Bureche''') is a [[association football|football]] stadium in the city of [[Santa Marta]], Colombia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Estadio Unidad Bolivariana Bureche|url=https://www.juegosbolivarianos2017.gov.co/escenario/escenario/383|work=juegosbolivarianos2017|date=5 May 2018|language=es}}</ref>
'''Estadio Sierra Nevada''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: ''Estadio Sierra Nevada'' {{IPA|es|esˈtaðjo ˈsjera neˈβaða|}}) (also known as '''Estadio Unidad Bolivariana Bureche''') is a [[association football|football]] stadium in the city of [[Santa Marta]], Colombia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Estadio Unidad Bolivariana Bureche|url=https://www.juegosbolivarianos2017.gov.co/escenario/escenario/383|work=juegosbolivarianos2017|date=5 May 2018|language=es}}</ref>
The stadium was opened on 11 November 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Así será la inauguración de los Juegos Bolivarianos este sábado en Santa Marta|url=https://www.elheraldo.co/deportes/asi-sera-la-inauguracion-de-los-juegos-bolivarianos-este-sabado-en-santa-marta-422048|work=[[El Heraldo (Colombia)|El Heraldo]]|accessdate=23 November 2017|language=es}}</ref> It was the host stadium for the football matches at the [[2017 Bolivarian Games]] and home stadium for local [[Association football|football]] club [[Unión Magdalena]] starting from [[2018 Categoría Primera B season|2018]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Unión Magdalena regresaría a Santa Marta|url=http://www.antena2.com.co/futbol-colombiano/audios/uni%C3%B3n-magdalena-regresar%C3%ADa-santa-marta-114135|work=Antena 2 (Colombia)|date=12 December 2017|language=es}}</ref>
The stadium was opened on 11 November 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Así será la inauguración de los Juegos Bolivarianos este sábado en Santa Marta|url=https://www.elheraldo.co/deportes/asi-sera-la-inauguracion-de-los-juegos-bolivarianos-este-sabado-en-santa-marta-422048|work=[[El Heraldo (Colombia)|El Heraldo]]|accessdate=23 November 2017|language=es}}</ref> It was the host stadium for the football matches at the [[2017 Bolivarian Games]] and home stadium for local [[Association football|football]] club [[Unión Magdalena]] starting from [[2018 Categoría Primera B season|2018]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Unión Magdalena regresaría a Santa Marta|url=http://www.antena2.com.co/futbol-colombiano/audios/uni%C3%B3n-magdalena-regresar%C3%ADa-santa-marta-114135|work=Antena 2 (Colombia)|date=12 December 2017|language=es}}</ref> The stadium is designed with a capacity of 16,162 people.


Due to delays, the stadium could not be completed by the start of the Bolivarian Games.
Due to delays, the stadium could not be completed by the start of the Bolivarian Games.

== History ==
== History ==
=== Construction ===
=== Construction ===
The decision to build the new stadium for the city of Santa Marta was made by mayor Rafael Martínez after Colombia won the bid to host the 2017 Bolivarian Games. Considering it was better to build a multipurpose scenario rather than remodeling the [[Estadio Eduardo Santos|Eduardo Santos Stadium]], since the order to permanently close the Eduardo Santos was due to it presenting precarious safety conditions for those attending.<ref>{{cita web|url=http://www.noticiasrcn.com/cazanoticias/polemica-construccion-nuevo-estadio-deportivo-santa-marta|title=Polémica por construcción de nuevo estadio deportivo en Santa Marta|author=Noticias RCN|date=16 April 2016|language=Spanish|access-date=29 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114201310/http://www.noticiasrcn.com/cazanoticias/polemica-construccion-nuevo-estadio-deportivo-santa-marta|archive-date=14 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The decision to build the new stadium for the city of Santa Marta was made by mayor Rafael Martínez after Colombia won the bid to host the 2017 Bolivarian Games, which is organized by [[ODEBO]]. Considering it was better to build a multipurpose scenario rather than remodeling the [[Estadio Eduardo Santos|Eduardo Santos Stadium]], since the order to permanently close the Eduardo Santos was due to it presenting precarious safety conditions for those attending.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.noticiasrcn.com/cazanoticias/polemica-construccion-nuevo-estadio-deportivo-santa-marta|title=Polémica por construcción de nuevo estadio deportivo en Santa Marta|author=Noticias RCN|date=16 April 2016|language=Spanish|access-date=29 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114201310/http://www.noticiasrcn.com/cazanoticias/polemica-construccion-nuevo-estadio-deportivo-santa-marta|archive-date=14 November 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:InteriorEstadioEduardoSantos.JPG|thumb|The old [[Estadio Eduardo Santos|Eduardo Santos Stadium]], the city's first and former stadium]]
The construction of the stadium started in November 2016 with [[seating capacity]] for 16,000 spectators and is the axis of the new {{lang|es|Villa Bolivariana}} for the 2017 Bolivarian Games. It was the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games as well as the [[Football at the 2017 Bolivarian Games|men's U-17]] and the women's U-20 soccer tournaments, although the western tribune of the stadium was incomplete at the time of the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.juegosbolivarianos2017.com/deporte/esquema/1/deporte/1290|title=Fútbol|author=Juegos Bolivarianos|date=11 November 2017}}</ref> the new stadium is owned by the local the municipality of Santa Marta.


The construction of the stadium started in November 2016 with [[seating capacity]] for 16,000 spectators and is the axis of the new {{lang|es|Villa Bolivariana}} for the 2017 Bolivarian Games. It was the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games as well as the [[Football at the 2017 Bolivarian Games|men's U-17]] and the women's U-20 soccer tournaments, although the western tribune of the stadium was incomplete at the time of the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.juegosbolivarianos2017.com/deporte/esquema/1/deporte/1290|title=Fútbol|author=Juegos Bolivarianos|date=11 November 2017}}</ref> The stadium is located in the sector of Bureche in the south of the city, within a lot of 34 hectares (340,000 m<sup>2</sup>).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wradio.com.co/noticias/regionales/la-fiscalia-inspecciono-obras-del-nuevo-estadio-de-futbol-en-santa-marta/20171017/nota/3610594.aspx|title="Construcción de Villa Bolivariana jalonará grandes inversiones en el sector de Bureche"|author=Alcaldía de Santa Marta|date=20 January 2015}}</ref>
The stadium is located in the sector of Bureche in the south of the city, within a lot of 34 hectares (340,000 m<sup>2</sup>).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wradio.com.co/noticias/regionales/la-fiscalia-inspecciono-obras-del-nuevo-estadio-de-futbol-en-santa-marta/20171017/nota/3610594.aspx|title="Construcción de Villa Bolivariana jalonará grandes inversiones en el sector de Bureche"|author=Alcaldía de Santa Marta|date=20 January 2015}}</ref>


The stadium has been delayed during the construction multiple time for different reasons, it was scheduled to be completed between 2017 and 2018. It caused criticism from the football club fans and media.
The stadium has been suffering delays and it is still expected to finish the construction soon.


==New Stadium==
==New Stadium==
The opening ceremony of the Bolivarian games took place at the stadium on November 11 2017. The act was attended by the mayor of the city of Santa Marta, Rafael Martínez, the outgoing president of [[ODEBO]], Danilo Carrera, and the director of Coldeportes, Clara Luz Roldán González. The two-hour ceremony was closed with a flourish by [[Carlos Vives]].

The new stadium replaced Eduardo Santos Stadium as Unión's home starting from the 2018 [[Categoría Primera B]] season, the football club was able to return home after 1591 days without playing in this city.
The new stadium replaced Eduardo Santos Stadium as Unión's home starting from the 2018 [[Categoría Primera B]] season, the football club was able to return home after 1591 days without playing in this city.


On 25 February 2018, Unión Magdalena played its first match at the Estadio Sierra Nevada, beating [[Atlético F.C.]] by a 2–1 score in the third matchday of the Primera B season<ref>{{cite web|title=Alegría sin igual con el triunfo del Unión|url=http://www.hoydiariodelmagdalena.com.co/new/archivos/65665|work=hoy diario del magdalena|date=26 February 2018|language=es}}</ref>.
On 25 February 2018, Unión Magdalena played its first match at the Estadio Sierra Nevada, beating [[Atlético Cali|Atlético F.C.]] by a 2–1 score in the third matchday of the Primera B season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alegría sin igual con el triunfo del Unión|url=http://www.hoydiariodelmagdalena.com.co/new/archivos/65665|work=hoy diario del magdalena|date=26 February 2018|language=es}}</ref>


On 26 February 2019, one year later. Unión played its first Categoría Primera A match, lost to [[Jaguares de Córdoba]] by a 3–4 score, hat-trick scored by Ricardo Márquez<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguares le amargó el debut al Unión Magdalena en su regreso a la A|url=https://www.elheraldo.co/deportes/jaguares-le-amargo-el-debut-al-union-magdalena-en-su-regreso-la-592362|work=El Heraldo|date=26 February 2019|language=es}}</ref>.
On 26 February 2019, one year later. Unión played its first Categoría Primera A match, lost to [[Jaguares de Córdoba]] by a 3–4 score, hat-trick scored by Ricardo Márquez.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguares le amargó el debut al Unión Magdalena en su regreso a la A|url=https://www.elheraldo.co/deportes/jaguares-le-amargo-el-debut-al-union-magdalena-en-su-regreso-la-592362|work=El Heraldo|date=26 February 2019|language=es}}</ref>


== Name ==
== Name ==
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== Location ==
== Location ==
The stadium is located in the sector of Bureche, in the south of the city. The stadium can be accessed by car and public transportation.
The stadium is located in the sector of Bureche, in the south of the city. The stadium can be accessed by car and public transportation.

== See also ==
* [[List of football stadiums in Colombia]]
* [[Lists of stadiums]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 08:22, 10 September 2024

Estadio Sierra Nevada
Map
LocationSanta Marta, Colombia
Coordinates11°11′27″N 74°11′57″W / 11.1908847°N 74.19924611111111°W / 11.1908847; -74.19924611111111
OwnerMunicipality of Santa Marta
OperatorUnión Magdalena
Capacity16,162
Field size110 by 70 yards (101 by 64 m)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built2016-2020
Opened11 November 2017 (2017-11-11)
Construction costCOP 52.449 million
ArchitectMazzanti
Project managerHarold Sierra [1]
General contractorLa Macuira Inversiones & Construcciones SA, McDaniel Ltda & Grupo Constructor E.O.O. SAS.[2]
Tenants
Unión Magdalena
(2018–present)

Estadio Sierra Nevada (Spanish: Estadio Sierra Nevada [esˈtaðjo ˈsjera neˈβaða]) (also known as Estadio Unidad Bolivariana Bureche) is a football stadium in the city of Santa Marta, Colombia.[3] The stadium was opened on 11 November 2017.[4] It was the host stadium for the football matches at the 2017 Bolivarian Games and home stadium for local football club Unión Magdalena starting from 2018.[5] The stadium is designed with a capacity of 16,162 people.

Due to delays, the stadium could not be completed by the start of the Bolivarian Games.

History

[edit]

Construction

[edit]

The decision to build the new stadium for the city of Santa Marta was made by mayor Rafael Martínez after Colombia won the bid to host the 2017 Bolivarian Games, which is organized by ODEBO. Considering it was better to build a multipurpose scenario rather than remodeling the Eduardo Santos Stadium, since the order to permanently close the Eduardo Santos was due to it presenting precarious safety conditions for those attending.[6]

The old Eduardo Santos Stadium, the city's first and former stadium

The construction of the stadium started in November 2016 with seating capacity for 16,000 spectators and is the axis of the new Villa Bolivariana for the 2017 Bolivarian Games. It was the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games as well as the men's U-17 and the women's U-20 soccer tournaments, although the western tribune of the stadium was incomplete at the time of the event.[7] the new stadium is owned by the local the municipality of Santa Marta.

The stadium is located in the sector of Bureche in the south of the city, within a lot of 34 hectares (340,000 m2).[8]

The stadium has been delayed during the construction multiple time for different reasons, it was scheduled to be completed between 2017 and 2018. It caused criticism from the football club fans and media.

New Stadium

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The opening ceremony of the Bolivarian games took place at the stadium on November 11 2017. The act was attended by the mayor of the city of Santa Marta, Rafael Martínez, the outgoing president of ODEBO, Danilo Carrera, and the director of Coldeportes, Clara Luz Roldán González. The two-hour ceremony was closed with a flourish by Carlos Vives.

The new stadium replaced Eduardo Santos Stadium as Unión's home starting from the 2018 Categoría Primera B season, the football club was able to return home after 1591 days without playing in this city.

On 25 February 2018, Unión Magdalena played its first match at the Estadio Sierra Nevada, beating Atlético F.C. by a 2–1 score in the third matchday of the Primera B season.[9]

On 26 February 2019, one year later. Unión played its first Categoría Primera A match, lost to Jaguares de Córdoba by a 3–4 score, hat-trick scored by Ricardo Márquez.[10]

Name

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In October 2017, the mayor of the city, Rafael Martínez, in a press conference announced the name of the stadium "Sierra Nevada", which is Santa Marta's isolated mountain range. According to the mayor, the reasons of the name: "We consider that we have to highlight our natural, cultural wealth, of the Kogis, a value, hope, life, love...Values, so that they can be an example for the next generations to follow".[11]

Location

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The stadium is located in the sector of Bureche, in the south of the city. The stadium can be accessed by car and public transportation.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Alcaldia De Santa Marta (15 April 2016). "Construcción Del Nuevo Estadio Del Futbol Avanza En Un 13%" (in Spanish).
  2. ^ "Adjudican construcción del nuevo estadio de fútbol". radiomagdalena1420am (in Spanish). 4 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Estadio Unidad Bolivariana Bureche". juegosbolivarianos2017 (in Spanish). 5 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Así será la inauguración de los Juegos Bolivarianos este sábado en Santa Marta". El Heraldo (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  5. ^ "Unión Magdalena regresaría a Santa Marta". Antena 2 (Colombia) (in Spanish). 12 December 2017.
  6. ^ Noticias RCN (16 April 2016). "Polémica por construcción de nuevo estadio deportivo en Santa Marta" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  7. ^ Juegos Bolivarianos (11 November 2017). "Fútbol".
  8. ^ Alcaldía de Santa Marta (20 January 2015). ""Construcción de Villa Bolivariana jalonará grandes inversiones en el sector de Bureche"".
  9. ^ "Alegría sin igual con el triunfo del Unión". hoy diario del magdalena (in Spanish). 26 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Jaguares le amargó el debut al Unión Magdalena en su regreso a la A". El Heraldo (in Spanish). 26 February 2019.
  11. ^ opinion caribe (16 April 2016). "Nuevo estadio de Fútbol de Santa Marta se llamará Sierra Nevada" (in Spanish).
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