Pyongyang Ice Rink

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.

Coordinates: 39°01′22″N 125°43′51″E / 39.0228°N 125.7308°E / 39.0228; 125.7308

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