Kwai Chung Sports Ground () is one of the major sports grounds in the

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, located in

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, Hong Kong. It opened in 1978. It provides facilities for

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and

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. It is the first such ground constructed with

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in the district. It has a covered grandstand. It is located alongside Hing Fong Road (), opposite to the

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. The sports ground is mainly used for school sports days and

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games.

History

The sports ground was built by the Hong Kong government as part of the

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development project. The site of the sports ground, once part of

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, was

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in the late 1960s. The complex cost around HK$4.7 million, and initially included a full-size football pitch, two mini-pitches, two basketball courts, an eight-lane running track, and a 1,500-seat spectator stand with a canteen. It was officially opened by legislative councillor

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on 2 December 1978. On 1 January 2000, management of the sports ground was transferred from the Regional Council to the newly formed

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Features

The natural turf pitch is surrounded by an eight-lane, 400-metre running track which is regularly open for public use. The 1,500-seat spectator stand is covered, and has 261 plastic seats and 1,239 concrete seats. Aside from the main pitch, the sports ground complex also includes two hard-surfaced mini football pitches, three basketball courts, a gateball court, a beach volleyball cum handball court, and sitting-out areas.

Transport

The sports ground is a five-minute walk from Kwai Fong MTR station. It is also adjacent to bus stops served by minibuses and

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References

External links

Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Kwai Ching District Sports Grounds
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