Ueno Sports Park, Athletic complex in Iga, Japan.
Ueno Sports Park is a sports complex in Iga with an eight-lane 400-meter running track and a natural grass field for ball games. The facility also includes tennis courts with artificial turf, floodlit baseball fields, and additional training grounds.
The venue served as a training camp for the South African national team during their preparations for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. This made the park a site of international sporting preparation and exchange.
The stadium serves as the home ground for Iga FC Kunoichi Mie, a professional women's soccer team that competes at Japan's top level and draws spectators throughout the season. Local supporters maintain a strong connection to the team during matches held here.
The park provides changing rooms, showers, and parking for around 120 vehicles to support visitor access. Different sports areas have varying conditions depending on the weather, so plan your visit accordingly.
The park was not just a training site during the 2002 World Cup but brought South African sports culture into this Japanese city. The memory of that time continues to shape the place and its role in international sports today.
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