Litis Stadium
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E & D Litis Stadium is a stadium in Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia
. Originally constructed in 1959 as a velodrome for the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
, it is now primarily used for football (soccer).
sponsors Evangelos and Despo Litis.
Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia
Mount Hawthorn is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Vincent.The Mount Hawthorn area was first selected for urban development in 1887. In the late 1890s part of it was purchased by a syndicate of Edward Wittenoom, a politician and pastoralist; James Hicks and C. L. W....
. Originally constructed in 1959 as a velodrome for the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia from 22 November-1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth....
, it is now primarily used for football (soccer).
Name
The stadium was known as the Lake Monger Velodrome from construction and was popularly known as the Velodrome. In 1998 the stadium was renamed the E & D Litis Stadium after Floreat AthenaFloreat Athena
Floreat Athena Football Club is a football club based in Perth, Western Australia. The club competes in the Football West Premier League. The club's founders were of Greek heritage....
sponsors Evangelos and Despo Litis.