The Cebu City Sports Center, formerly called as Abellana Sports Complex is a track and field and football stadium located in Cebu City, Philippines. The complex was built by the city to serve as the main venue for the 1994 Palarong Pambansa and accommodate large events of various kinds. It is owned and managed by the Cebu City government. A number of major events have taken place at the Complex, including concerts, sports events, governmental activities, and the Sinulog Festival, which is held there every year. In addition, Philippines Football League club Global Cebu F.C. has made the stadium their home since entering the league in 2017.
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| Former names | Abellana Sports Complex |
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| Location | Cebu City, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 10°18′1.52″N 123°53′43.02″E / 10.3004222°N 123.8952833°E |
| Owner | Cebu City Government |
| Operator | Cebu City Government |
| Field size | 103 by 66 metres (112.6 yd × 72.2 yd) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1993 |
| Opened | 1994 |
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| Sinulog Aboitiz Football Cup Cebu F.A. CESAFI (2001–present) Global Cebu F.C. (2017–2018) Philippines national football team (2012–2014) | |
The Sinulog Foundation, responsible for the organization of the Sinulog Festival, is taking office in the complex and the Sinulog contest, prior to 2023, was usually held in the complex. [1] The Cebu City Sports Complex has been used by the local government to discuss political problems, like population transfer and urban renewal with local neighborhood organizations.
In November 2012, the stadium hosted its first ever FIFA international football match, a friendly between the Philippines and Singapore,[2] which ended in a 1–0 win for the Philippines.[3] In 2014, the Philippines national team returned to the stadium in a friendly match against Malaysia, [4] ending in a 0–0 draw.[5]
In May, 2024, the Cebu City Council granted P65 million budget for CCSC renovation. Its track oval was closed from May 18, 2023, forcing practicing athletes to use the Cebu Business Park.[6] CCSC is the final arena for the 64th Palarong Pambansa 2024 according to acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia.[7][8]
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edit- ^ World Events Guide
- ^ Decena, Karl (August 24, 2012). "Cebu confirms November date between Azkals and Singapore". InterAksyon.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "All eyes on Sacapano as Azkals best Singapore". Rappler. November 16, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ^ "Azkals set for return date with Malaysia with April friendly in Cebu". InterAksyon.com. March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on October 4, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "Azkals draw with Malaysia anew in Dooley's first home game". GMANetwork.com. April 27, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ Piquero, Pia (May 30, 2024). "Cebu City Council OKs additional P65 million for CCSC renovation". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Saavedra, John Rey (May 29, 2024). "Cebu City Sports Center final venue for Palaro 2024". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ Codis, Denise Mae (May 31, 2024). "'Cebu City track and field athletes affected by CCSC closure'". SunStar. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
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