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Rizal Memorial Sports Complex

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex The National Sports Complex of the Philippines Location Manila City, PhilippinesBuilt 1934 Opened 1934 Renovated 1953, 1981, 1991, 2005 Owner Tenants Capacity
The RMSC National Stadium as seen from the Andrew Hall of DLSU-Manila

The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, the national sports complex of the Philippines, is considered as the oldest sports complex in Asia. It is located on Pablo Ocampo (formerly Vito Cruz) St., Malate, Manila. Formerly the Manila Carnival Grounds, the RMSC was built in 1934 for the Far Eastern Championship Games, a precursor to the Asian Games. It is named after the country's national hero, Dr. José Rizal. It was reconstructed in 1953 after it was destroyed during World War II and was used in the Asian Games. Until 2005, no major renovations were done in the complex. The complex was criticized by local and international sports officials for its age and limited space. The National Stadium, the main centerpiece of the sports complex, has a maximum seating capacity of only 30,000. The complex also houses the administrative office of the Philippine Sports Commission, and quarters for the Philippine national athletes.

A bigger and more modern sports complex, which will serve as the prime showcase of Philippine sports, is being planned to be constructed either in the Pasay Reclamation Area or in Clark Field, Pampanga and is yet to become realized.

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Major Sporting Events at the Stadium

Facilities at the RMSC

Trivia

  • Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig once hit home runs here in 1934. Ruth was the second player to hit a home run in the baseball stadium.
  • The Beatles held their only concert in the Philippines at the Rizal Memorial Track and Football Stadium on July 4, 1966.

See also

PhilSports Complex

External links

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