Al-Fallujah Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Al-Fallujah Stadium
Native Name:ملعب الفلوجة
Native Name Lang:ar
Location:Al-Fallujah, Al-Anbar, Iraq
Coordinates:33.3514°N 43.811°W
Built:2012-2013, 2021-2022
Opened:21 February 2022
Owner:Al-Anbar Governorate[1]
Surface:Grass
Construction Cost:8.5 billion IQD[2]
Tenants:Al-Jolan SC
Seating Capacity:7,000
Dimensions:105x

Al-Fallujah Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الفلوجة,) is a multi-purpose stadium in Al-Fallujah, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Al-Jolan SC. Opened in February 2022, it has a capacity of 7,000 spectators.

History

Construction started in 2012 and stopped in December 2013 at 93% completion.[3] The stadium turned then into a shelter for Syrian refugee families who fled to Al-Anbar.[4] The stadium suffered various damages such as the scorching of its turf, the breaking of its seats and the deterioration of several of its compartments.[5]

After the relocation of the refugees, the government of Al-Anbar announced in 2021 the restoration of the stadium.[6]

The inauguration of the stadium took place on 21 February 2022 during a football match between Al-Jolan SC and Dujail SC.[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: وزارة الشباب والرياضة تستعد لتسليم ملعب الفلوجة الى محافظة الأنبار. ashourland.net. ar. 28 December 2019. 15 March 2022.
  2. Web site: ملعب الفلوجة صرح رياضي يفخـر بــه الشباب. almadapaper.net. ar. 10 November 2012. 15 March 2022.
  3. Web site: 93% نسبة انجاز ملعب الفلوجة سعة 7 آلاف متفرج. ikhnews.com. ar. 29 December 2013. 15 March 2022.
  4. Web site: المباشرة بأعمال تأهيل ملعب نادي الفلوجة. azzaman.com. ar. 17 September 2021. 15 March 2022.
  5. Web site: المباشرة بأعمال تأهيل ملعب نادي الفلوجة. shafaq.com. ar. 16 September 2021. 15 March 2022.
  6. Web site: الأنبار: المباشرة بأعمال تأهيل ملعب نادي الفلوجة. iqiraq.news. ar. 16 September 2021. 15 March 2022.
  7. Web site: افتتاح ملعب الفلوجة الكبير بسعة 7000 متفرج - تقرير: أحمد ناجي. youtube.com. ar. 22 February 2022. 15 March 2022.