Gongshu Canal Sports Park Field Hockey Field
| Address | Hangzhou China |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Architect | Archi-Tectonics |
| Website | |
| https://www.hangzhou2022.cn | |
The Gongshu Canal Sports Park Field Hockey Field is a field hockey stadium built for the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. The 8,697 m2 stadium seats 5,000.[1] It was completed in 2021. It will host field hockey competitions during the Games,[2] the blind football competition during the Para Games,[3] and become a visitor reception center after the events end.
Features[edit]
The stadium contains a main venue, warm-up arena and two-storey supporting room.[2] Also known as the “Hangzhou Umbrella,”[4] the stadium's design resembles oil-paper umbrellas. It was designed by Winka Dubbeldam of New York-based architecture firm Archi-Tectonics.
Usage[edit]
The Stadium passed the 2022 Asian Games acceptance criteria in November 2021.[5]
It hosted its first hockey match in May 2023 for the 2023 Hangzhou Youth Sports League Hockey Tournament.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "OCA » Gongshu Canal sports park passes Asian Games test". ocasia.org. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ a b "Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium_The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou". www.hangzhou2022.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium_The 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou". www.hangzhou2022.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ a b "Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium hosts 1st hockey match_The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou". www.hangzhou2022.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "Gongshu Canal sports park passes Asian Games test_The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou". www.hangzhou2022.cn. Retrieved 2023-09-13.