New Nauru Stadium

New Nauru Stadium is a planned stadium for the Pacific island nation of Nauru.[1]

New Nauru Stadium
LocationNauru
Coordinates0.5228°S 166.9315°E / -0.5228; 166.9315
Opened2026 (Anticipated)
Tenants
Nauru Olympic Committee
Nauru AFL Leagues

History

Since at least 2011 the government of Nauru had planned to construct a new 10,000-seat national stadium on reclaimed phosphate mining land in the interior of the island as part of the island's unsuccessful bid to host the 2017 Pacific Mini Games. The venue, with a projected construction cost of AUD $4.2 million, would then have served as the home of Australian rules football in Nauru.[2]

In July 2022 it was announced that Nauru had been selected to host the 2026 Micronesian Games, the first time the nation had been selected as host. As part of the announcement, Minister of Sports Maverick Eoe announced the upcoming construction of relevant and much-needed sports infrastructure projects, including an athletics stadium. The stadium would be modeled after the Majuro Track and Field Stadium being built by the Marshall Islands to host the 2023 edition of the same tournament.[3] The Marshall Islands stadium also includes an association football pitch.[4]

In October 2022 Deputy Minister for Sports Jesse Jeremiah and Secretary for Sports Dagan Kaierua visited the Marshall Islands capital Majuro to inspect the track and field stadium as part of Nauru's infrastructure planning for the games.[5]

Funding

Financial assistance for preparation for the tournament was offered from donor partners. These funds will be used, in part, for infrastructure projects.[6] Several days after the original announcement Minister for Sports Eoe stated that Nauru was hoping for additional donors to build the stadium and a proper weightlifting gym facility.[7]

During a November 2022 state visit, the government of Taiwan agreed to fund and assist with planning of the 2026 Micronesian Games, including covering the costs of the track and field stadium and other necessary facilities. The next step was for Nauru to present detailed plans and costing for the project.[8]

References
  1. "Nauru will host Micronesian Games for first time". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  2. "The Dream of a Nation". Nauru Olympic Committee. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  3. "Nauru to Host 2026 Micronesian Games". Loop Nauru. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  4. Ewart, Richard. "Small beginnings as Marshall Islands sets out to join the world soccer family". abc.net.au. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  5. "Nauru Looks at Marshall Islands Micro Games Sporting Infrastructure". The Government of the Republic of Nauru. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  6. "Nauru confirmed as host of 2026 Micronesian Games". The Island Times. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  7. Lewis, Lydia. "Nauru seeking help as it's to host Micronesian Games". RNZ. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  8. "Taiwan Back Micro Games and Others Including Coast Guard Cooperation" (PDF). Nauru Bulletin. No. 14. Government of Nauru. 16 December 2022. p. 3. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
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