Yanggakdo Stadium

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Yanggakdo Stadium
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LocationPyongyang, North Korea
Coordinates38°59′30″N 125°44′37″E / 38.991546°N 125.743525°E / 38.991546; 125.743525Coordinates: 38°59′30″N 125°44′37″E / 38.991546°N 125.743525°E / 38.991546; 125.743525
Capacity30,000
Surfaceartificial[1]
Opened18 May 1989
Tenants
North Korea national football team
North Korea women's national football team
Football clubs based in Pyongyang
Yanggakdo Stadium
Chosŏn'gŭl
양각도경기장
Hancha
羊角島競技場
Revised RomanizationYanggakdo gyeoggijang
McCune–ReischauerYanggakdo kyoŏggichang

Yanggakdo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located on Yanggak Island in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was opened on 18 May 1989.[2][3]

In addition to the main football pitch and athletics track, there are indoor training areas for bodybuilding, weightlifting, table tennis, boxing, wrestling, judo, and swimming. There are also dedicated spaces for football referees, changing rooms for players, a broadcasting room, correspondents' and commentator's rooms, and medical facilities. As well as the main pitch, there are three training pitches for football, and eight tennis courts.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Kim Jong Un Sends Synthetic Grass to Sports Teams and Football Teams". KCNA. 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b Yanggakdo Football Stadium
  3. ^ "Stadiums in North Korea". World Stadiums. 2013-05-20. Archived from the original on 2001-11-03. Retrieved 2013-05-20.

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