Left: The
modular field for the Bird’s Nest is being
constructed on the outskirts of Beijing
Below: The Fengai Softball field. The playing surface is zoysia grass
the outskirts of Beijing. Numerous other stadiums for various sporting events have been constructed or upgraded. During an International Sportsturf Conference held in Beijing, I had the privilege of
seeing some of the work that is being carried out on the facilities including the Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium and the Fengtai Softball Stadium. The Tianjin Olympic Stadium construction commenced in 2003 and the running track was being installed when we arrived. The stadium can hold about 60,000 people and uses natural tall fescue grass on a sand based rootzone. Much work is being carried out to ensure that the playing surface is to a very high standard, which is quite difficult with the reduced light and humidity in the stadium. The stadium is located about 2.5 hours from Beijing and will host various track and field events throughout the Olympic Games. The Fengai Softball Field is located within the city of Beijing and will likely be the
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main softball stadium for the Olympic Games. The stadium holds about 13,000 people and is a very modern facility. Zoysia grass is used on the field with a sand based rootzone. The playing surface is in pristine condition with the zoysia grass, a warm season grass, performing very well for this particular situation. Without doubt the shear magnitude of construction projects being undertaken at present is amazing and hopes are high that the 2008 Beijing Olympics will be a huge success.
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Tianjin Olympic Stadium will hold about 60,000 people. Construction began in 2003
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