Sun Group’s Populous-Designed Rach Chiec National SportsComplex Breaks Ground in Vietnam
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and leading Vietnamese developer Sun Group held a spectacular groundbreaking ceremony for one of South East Asia’s most anticipated sports projects – the Rach Chiec National SportsComplex, which has been master planned by Populous.
Total investment in the 186.78 hectare project is valued at more than VND145,000 billion, with the centerpiece being an up to 70,000-seat stadium featuring a retractable roof and one of the world’s most advanced air-conditioning systems.
Populous Senior Principal and Global Director Brett Wightman said Rach Chiec would place Vietnam on the global sporting map with the ability to host top-level sports events and international concerts.
New Investment Moves Former Cessna Stadium Renovation Forward
The renovation of Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium into University Stadium took a big step forward Jan. 8 when the WSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to invest $38 million into Phase 2 of the project.
Phase 2 will begin after the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships May 29-30, 2026 with demolition of the west grandstand in June.
"We would like to thank the Board of Trustees for their investment in making University Stadium a state-of-the-art venue for Shocker track and field and the KSHSAA State Track and Field Championships,” Wichita State Director of Athletics Kevin Saal said. “University Stadium is a tremendous asset to Wichita State University, the community of Wichita and the state of Kansas as we improve the university’s ability to host Kansas’ top high school athletes. This renovation also enhances Wichita State’s potential to recruit a wide range of championship and external events – including but not limited to national track and field competition - to Wichita.”
New Upscale Gym in Nashville's Germantown Set for Grand Opening
Welcome to Legacy Fitness, a 13,000 sq. foot workout palace that's unlike any gym you've ever seen.
These clubs have been popular in South Florida since the 2000s, and this Saturday is the grand opening in Music City.
"We opened in 2007 — we're on the 8th location, so just coming and branching out of South Florida, bringing it to Nashville, is very much an accomplishment," said general manager Von McGill.
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