Vermosa Sports Hub Explained

Location:Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Coordinates:14.3808°N 120.9608°W
Opened:2018
Owner:Ayala Land
Tenants:Philippines national athletics team (2018–)

The Vermosa Sports Hub is a sports facility situated in the city of Imus in Cavite, Philippines.

History

The facility was opened to the public in March 2018. Prior to its opening, member of the Philippine national track and field team is already using the facility in preparation for the 2018 Asian Games.[1]

On November 6, 2018, the football field of the sports complex hosted an unofficial friendly between the Philippine and Mongolia national football teams [2] which ended in a 3-1 win for the hosts.[3] The sports complex's swimming pool hosted the underwater hockey competitions of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.[4]

Facilities

The Vermosa Sports Hub host the first 400m (1,300feet) nine lane athletics oval in the Philippines. It is also the only oval certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).[5] It also host a 50m (160feet) swimming pool which has certification from FINA.[1]

As of June 2018, a grandstand and more seats are yet to be built along the track oval. Billeting areas for athletes are also to be built to enable the facility to host events and competitions.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Atencio . Peter . Vermosa Sports Hub: PH tracksters’ new home . 2 July 2018 . Manila Standard . 29 June 2018.
  2. News: Guerrero . Bob . AFF Suzuki Cup: Stacked Azkals lineup looks to impress . 23 November 2018 . Rappler . 8 November 2018.
  3. News: AFF Suzuki Cup 2018: Azkals defeat Mongolia 3-1 in training match . 23 November 2018 . Fox Sports Philippines . 6 November 2018.
  4. News: Giron . Anthony . SEA Games: Cavite venues ready for underwater hockey and football . 28 November 2019 . Manila Bulletin . 25 November 2019.
  5. News: Vidal . Reuel . World-class Vermosa hosts track athletes . 2 July 2018 . Manila Standard . 30 June 2018.