Bingo Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Bingo Stadium
Location:Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
Opened:1993
Owner:Hiroshima Prefecture
Surface:Grass
Seating Capacity:9,245
Dimensions:107 x 68 m

is a multi-use stadium in Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan. It is used mostly for football matches and was used as a venue for the 1992 AFC Asian Cup. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people.

History

The stadium has been used as a venue for several international sporting events, beginning with the 1992 AFC Asian Cup. The stadium was also a venue for the 1994 Asian Games football events.[1]

On February 1, 2022, the Bingo Stadium grounds were officially named "Kozakakun Sports Park Bingo" (Japanese: こざかなくんスポーツパークびんご). The rights were purchased by for 3 million yen (about US$) per year. The agreement between Kataoka and Hiroshima Prefecture is for five years and will end on March 31, 2027.[2]

In June 2022, the stadium was renovated to achieve Japan Association of Athletics Federations Type 2 certification.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bobrowsky. Josef. Morrison. Neil. Asian Games 1994 (Hiroshima, Japan). Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. April 18, 2024.
  2. Web site: Kenritsu Toshi Kōen no Nēminguraitsu Pātonā Oyobi Aishō ni Tsuite. ja:県立都市公園のネーミングライツパートナー及び愛称について . ja. Naming rights partners and nicknames of prefectural city parks. January 1, 2024. Hiroshima Prefecture. April 17, 2024.
  3. Web site: . Hiroshima-ken Bingo Undō Kōen Rikujō Kyōgijō ga Rinyūaru (Hiroshima-ken Onomichi-shi). ja:広島県立びんご運動公園 陸上競技場がリニューアル (広島県尾道市). ja. Hiroshima Prefecture's (Onomichi, Hiroshima) Bingo Sports Park's track and field stadium refurbished. June 13, 2022. Oku En-tout-cas. April 17, 2024.