Kuishan Sports Centre Stadium (Chinese: 日照奎山体育中心体育场) is a multi-purpose stadium in Rizhao, Shandong, China. It served as the main venue for the 25th Games of Shandong Province in 2022 and is notable for its elliptical design incorporating solar-inspired motifs reflective of Rizhao's name meaning "sunshine". Its capacity is 36,000 seats.
History Constructed between 2019 and 2022, the stadium was developed as part of Rizhao's bid to host the 25th Shandong Provincial Games. The project aimed to address the city's lack of large-scale sports infrastructure while promoting urban development in the southwestern suburbs. Built by the Second Company of China Construction Eighth Engineering Division.
Design and features The stadium's design by Tengyuan Design Studio features:
A 36,000-seat elliptical bowl with single-tier stands on all sides and a second tier along the pitch Radial cable-membrane roof spanning 50,000 m2 using ETFE material to create light-diffusing effects Integrated smart systems including full Wi-Fi 6/5G coverage and 230 m2 LED displays Ancillary facilities: training pitches, tennis courts, sports school, hotel complex, and public parks
The complex totals 143,000 m2 of floor space, including underground parking and commercial areas
Major events DateEventNotes25 Aug 202225th Shandong Games Opening CeremonyHosted 17,000 athletes with cultural performancesAug–Sep 2022Provincial Games athletics competitionsFeatured track & field, skateboarding, and rugbyJun 2024Chinese Athletics ChampionshipsHosted national-level competitions in multiple disciplines
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