Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Stadium, Multi-use stadium in Zamboanga City, Philippines
Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Stadium is a multi-use sports facility in Zamboanga City with an artificial turf field and complete athletic venues. It contains dedicated spaces for track and field events, football matches, and other competitive sports under one complex.
The stadium was built beginning in 1991 and completed in time for the 1992 Palarong Pambansa, the Philippines' major national sports event. A large workforce and multiple contractors worked together to complete this ambitious project on schedule.
The stadium serves as a gathering place for regional sports competitions that draw athletes from across the country. Visitors regularly see local schools and universities competing in various disciplines throughout the year.
The venue holds around 10,000 spectators and is accessible for a range of sporting events throughout the year. Arrive early on event days as popular competitions can draw large crowds.
During the 2013 siege of the city, the stadium transformed into a shelter for thousands of displaced residents fleeing the conflict. This role led to major renovations between 2016 and 2019 that strengthened and modernized the facility.
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