Pyongyang Ice Rink
 Ice rink in 2014 | |
| Capacity | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Surface | Ice |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 1980 |
| Opened | 1982 |
The Pyongyang Ice Rink is an indoor ice hockey venue on the bank of Pothong river in Pyongyang, North Korea.
History
The arena was opened in 1982. It has 6,000 seats, making it the biggest ice rink in North Korea.
It is mainly used for ice hockey, figure skating and speed skating, however other sports such as table tennis, basketball, and volleyball have also been played at the venue.
The Paektusan Prize International Figure Skating Festival is held here every February.
In March 2007, the IIHF Women's World Championship Division II was held at the arena.
External links
- Pyongyang Ice Rink on hockeyarenas.net
Coordinates: 39°01′22″N 125°43′51″E / 39.0228°N 125.7308°E
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