HONIARA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- The athletic track and the football pitch under a Stadium Project for the 2023 Pacific Games, constructed with Chinese aid, have been completed and formally handed over to the Solomon Islands.
The quality rubber running track is the first of its kind in the Pacific island country.
Aerial photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows the athletic track and the football pitch under a Stadium Project for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands. (Xinhua)
At the handover ceremony held on April 22, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the Chinese government and people, and spoke highly of those who overcame difficulties and accomplished the project by a high standard. He called it a milestone for the Solomons in preparing for the Pacific Games.
A ground breaking ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project is held in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands, May 5, 2021. (Xinhua)
The Stadium Project, which will be the main stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games, features seven venues, including the main stadium, the aquatic center, the tennis center, the communal food and beverage center, the multifunctional hall, the hockey field and training field, and ancillary facilities. These stadiums and facilities will be built in the coming year to help the Solomon people and the government realize their dream of hosting the Pacific Games.
Aerial photo taken on May 4, 2022 shows the athletic track and the football pitch under a Stadium Project for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, capital of the Solomon Islands. (Xinhua)
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