The Datu Lipus Makapandong - Gov. D.O. Plaza Sports Complex, also known as D.O.P. Memorial Sports Complex, commonly known as Patin-ay Sports Complex, is a complex of sport facilities located at the 138-hectare Government Center in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Philippines.
History The sports complex dated back in 1994 where the Agusan del Sur hosted the 1994 Palarong Pampook Northern Mindanao when the province was then under Region X. In 1995, Provincial Governor Democrito O. Plaza submitted a bid to host the 1996 Palarong Pambansa but lost to Region 12. The sports track oval was never been rubberized however becomes a major requirement for hosting the future games.
In 2019, Governor Adolph Edward "Eddiebong" Plaza launches the major rehabilitation of the old complex that meets the requirements of the major games such as Palarong Pambansa with Olympic and NBA standards. The rehabilitation cost ₱700 million.
It was completed in 2023 for Naliyagan Festival events.. .
In 2024 after the 2024 Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City, the Palaro Committee declared Agusan del Sur wins the bid over Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga City. The provincial government began to construct additional sports facilities within that sports complex that cost ₱1 billion such as the EOC Evacuation Center. It was finished by May 2026 for 2026 Palarong Pambansa.
Facilities Image Names Seating capacity Notes Main Stadium 5,000 Largest main stadium in Caraga. Includes a hotel, an 8-lane rubberized athletics oval, and a artificial turf football field Swimming Pool 1,500 With 10 lane, pool, diving pool, and touch pad Main Covered Court 600 With NBA-regulated hardwood court Open field Tennis Court Football field Also used for Baseball Rhythmic Gymnastics Gym 800 With retractable bleachers, and also used for Badminton EOC Evacuation Center 2,000 Meaning Emergency Operations Center. Equipped with NBA-regulated hardwood court and retractable bleachers Multi-purpose Covered Court
See also Prosperidad 2026 Palarong Pambansa List of football stadiums in the Philippines List of indoor arenas in the Philippines
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