Makomanai Open Stadium
The Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sapporo, Japan. During the 1972 Winter Olympics, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies and the speed skating events.[1] Located inside the Makomanai Park, the stadium holds 17,324 people.
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| Former names | Makomanai Open Stadium (1971–2007) |
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| Location | Sapporo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 42°59′47″N 141°20′35″E |
| Operator | Hokkaido Sports Association |
| Capacity | 17,324 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1970 |
| Opened | February 1971 |
Currently the stadium holds the speed skating Winter Annual National Competition, and until 2011 the Toyota Big Air snowboarding contest.
During summer it is used as tennis courts (up to 8 at the same time) or futsal fields (up to 2 at the same time).
Access
- Namboku Line: 25 minutes walking distance from Makomanai Station.
References
- 1972 Winter Olympics official report. pp. 253-5.
External links
- Official website
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