Henry Fok Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:英东体育场
Henry Fok Stadium
Location:Guangzhou, China
Built:1986
Opened:March 1988
Former Names:Ying Tung Stadium
Owner:Guangzhou Sports Bureau
Surface:Grass
Construction Cost:CNY5.22 million
Seating Capacity:14,818

Henry Fok Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Panyu, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was one of the six stadiums used for the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000 people.[1]

It is named after Henry Fok Ying Tung, a businessman who left a large amount of money for this constructions.

1991 FIFA Women's World Cup matches

Date CompetitionTeam Res Team Crowd
17 November 1991Group B2–314,000
19 November 1991Group B0–515,500
21 November 1991Group A2–115,500
21 November 1991Group B0–212,000
27 November 1991Semi-finals1–416,000

Footnotes

22.9458°N 113.3522°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.panyu.gov.cn/jsp/pyxz/pyds_nr.jsp?xxnrId=126&currentEncode=010311 中国 广州 番禺