Kalabond Oval Explained

Stadium Name:Kalabond Oval
Location:Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Coordinates:-4.3464°N 152.2853°W
Surface:Grass
Tenants:Papua New Guinea Kumuls
Agmark Gurias
PNG Hunters
Seating Capacity:7,000

Kalabond Oval is a sporting oval in Kokopo, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. It is home to rugby league team Agmark Gurias and has a capacity of just over 5,000 spectators. The stadium sits on the foot of an active volcano, Tavurvur.

History

In 2013, the stadium played host to the PNG vs Australia PM's XIII, the stadium will be home to the PNG Hunters in the Queensland Cup in 2014.[1] [2] [3] In October 2014 the stadium will host the 2014 OFC Women's Nations Cup.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2013-10-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193815/http://m.nrl.com/news-display/australian-pm-xiii-announced/74700 . 2013-10-29 . dead .
  2. Web site: PNG league team hopeful of joining Queensland Cup. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 19 September 2013.
  3. Web site: Papua New Guinea Intrust Super Cup (Formerly Queensland Cup) Accepted For 2014 Triple M NRL . www.triplem.com.au . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185119/http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/nrl/news/2013/10/papua-new-guinea-intrust-super-cup-formerly-queensland-cup-accepted-for-2014/ . 2013-10-29.