THE country’s biggest track and football stadium in the country is now the new home of the University of the Philippines track and field team. This was announced on Saturday at the launch of the nowheretogobutUP Foundation, set up to solicit and manage contributions for the varsity athletes of perennially cash-strapped UP. Aside from hosting the practices of UP’s track hopefuls, the Philippine Arena will also shoulder the expenses for the team’s uniforms, shoes, gear, dorm, equipment and other basic needs and essential requirements like tournament accommodations. The Philippine Arena is the largest indoor arena in the world, with a seating capacity of 55,000. Located in the Philippine Arena compound in Bulacan, the Philippine Stadium, on the other hand, is the largest track and football stadium in the Philippines, with a seating capacity of 25,000.

Source: The Standard August 22, 2016 15:56 UTC