Can you hear the echoes? They whisper tales of roaring crowds at Chi Lang Stadium. This was once Da Nang’s heart of sports.
Chi Lang Stadium stood proudly since 1954. It was more than just a stadium. It was a stage for dreams. It was a place of shared passion.
Imagine the electric atmosphere. Feel the ground tremble as SHB Da Nang F.C. battled their rivals. For decades, this was their home. The stadium hosted many memorable games. One standout was Vietnam’s victory over China in the 2000 AFC U-17 Championship. Future star Phạm Văn Quyến scored.
Chi Lang Stadium also hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2016 Asian Beach Games. The stadium could accommodate about 28,000 fans. Some claim even 30,000.
But time takes its toll. SHB Da Nang moved to Hoa Xuan Stadium in 2016. Chi Lang Stadium was planned for demolition, but it never fully happened. Now, nature reclaims its space. Trees grow in the stands. Weeds push through the concrete. Locals remember the stadium’s glory days. One resident named Nguyen Huu Tuyen said it used to be an icon of the city.
The stadium covers over 55,000 square meters. The stadium is now an asset seized for judgment enforcement in a civil case.
Look around. Imagine the athletes who trained here. Picture the fans who cheered them on. Chi Lang Stadium may be run down, but its spirit remains. It’s a reminder of Da Nang’s sporting history. It is a place that many residents want to keep. Though the stadium is now abandoned, its legacy lives on in the hearts of Da Nang.