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Vermosa Sports Hub

Vermosa Sports Hub
LocationImus, Cavite, Philippines
Coordinates14°22′51″N 120°57′39″E / 14.38079°N 120.96082°E / 14.38079; 120.96082
OwnerAyala Land
Opened2018
Tenants
Philippines national athletics team (2018–)
Website
vermosa.ph

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 400 m (1,300 ft) 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 50 m (160 ft) 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]

References

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