Teufaiva Sport Stadium

Teufaiva Sport Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga. It is used mostly for rugby union and football and the Ikale Tahi team matches. The stadium holds 10,000 people. It is the home ground of the Tonga national football team.[1] Teufaiva is where the Secondary School sports in Tonga are held (every year). Also, in 2019, Tonga will be hosting the Pacific Games there. In January 2015, it was announced that the stadium would undergo a reconstruction to prepare for the 2019 Pacific Games.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Chris. "Attention NRL: A glorious future awaits in the Pacific". The Roar. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "PNG To Assist Tonga Reconstruct Teufaiva Stadium & High Performance Center For 2019 Pacific Games". Papua New Guinea Today. Retrieved 31 March 2016.

Coordinates: 21°8′29″S 175°12′26.6″W / 21.14139°S 175.207389°W / -21.14139; -175.207389


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