Bewela Papua Stadium is one of the stadium in West Papua. Do you ever hear about this stadium? In this article, you will know Bawela Papua stadium about what.
Bewela Papua Stadium Location
In Indonesia, Bewela Papua Stadium is also known as Bawela Papua Stadium. Jl. Arfak No. 47, West Sorong District, Sorong City, West Papua. It is Bawela Papua Stadium address. Sorong city is 3 meters above sea level. Bawela Papua stadium above sea level, same as Sorong city.
The distance between Bawela Papua stadium and airport is 6,3 km. You can go there by car, motorcycle, or another vehicle. If you use a car or motorcycle, it takes about 13-16 minutes.
Bawela Papua Stadium construction
This stadium was build on July 12th, 2021. It’s been a year. This stadium is the program of Sorong’s Mayor. Also call Mr Lambert Jitmau. Now, Bawela Papua stadium construction is 82% done. Mr Lambert Jitmau said it would be done before the end of his period.
Bawela Papua Stadium construction starts on July 12th, 2021. PT Andhika Surya Eramitra is the company that builds it. On May 19th, 2021 the first stone was placed. It was placed by the mayor of Sorong. To build this stadium, the government spend around 67 billion rupiahs.
The unique facts of Bewela Papua Stadium
This stadium has many unique facts. Here are some facts that you must know.
1. International football field
He said that the stadium has an international football field. The grass has a thickness of 45 cm. It is more thick than Gelora Bung Karno stadium. This makes the field softer. The mayor said if the player falls, it’s like falling into a bed.
2. The origin of Bawela’s name
Why is the stadium called Bawela or Bewela stadium? What is Bewela or Bawela means? You can find the answer below.
Bawela or Bewela take from the original surname of Moi ethnic. It is the origin ethnic there. The mayor said they are the owner of land there.
3. Only for football
The unique fact is this stadium is only for football. It is different from other stadiums. Mostly, a stadium has more than 2 field sports. It can be for football, athletics, etc. But, In Bawela Stadium, only for football.
4. Has big capacity
This stadium has a capacity of more than 7.000 people. In some references, it is up to 8.400 people. This is a big capacity. It is also a big size. The length and height is 65 x 110 meters. It’s bigger than Wombik stadium in Sorong.
5. Near the sea
Arfak street only 400 meters from the sea. If you want to go to this stadium, you can pass Yos Sudarso street. This street is located across the sea. Because of that, we know that Bawela Papua stadium across the sea.
6. Has many facilities
This stadium also has many facilities. Inside and outside. On the inside is a football field, grandstand, player changing room, toilet, etc. And on the outside is the shop, medical room, management office, etc.
7. Get appreciation from football player
The mayor of Sorong builds this stadium to appreciate football achievement. Many player footballs from West Papua. Especially Sorong city. He hopes this stadium can be used for the football generation. To increase and develop a new football player.
This also get appreciation from the football player. As we know, many football players in Indonesia come from Papua. One of them is Marthen Teo. He comes from Sorong city. The national football player that has many achievements.
Marthen Teo also comes in the first stone placed. He is very thankful to the government. It will be a medium to bear a new football star. Especially from West Papua.
This stadium is very useful. Especially to develop football achievement in West Papua. Let’s keep this stadium together. Don’t break the facilities there. So, we can make more achievements from there.
