Hisor Central Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Hisor Central Stadium
Fullname:Hisor Central Stadium
Варзишгохи марказии Ҳисор
Location:Hisor
Coordinates:38.5496°N 68.5565°W
Owner:Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
Construction Cost:>42 million SM
Seating Capacity:20,000
Record Attendance:20,000
Dimensions:110mx75mm (360feetx246feetm)

The Hisor Central Stadium (Tajik: Варзишгохи марказии Ҳисор|Varzishgoxi markazii Hisor) is a multi-purpose stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. Ever since it opened in 2015, this stadium, which can hold 20,000 people, has been the home of football club Barkchi and the Tajikistan national football team.

History

The stadium was opened on 27 October 2015, to commemorate the 3000th anniversary of Hisor. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon attended the ceremony. The construction of the stadium amounted to a little over 42 million somoni.[1]

In July 2017, the stadium hosted its first international tournament the 2017 CAFA U-15 Girls Championship.[2]

On 4 November 2017, the stadium hosted the 2017 AFC Cup final between FC Istiklol and Iraqi Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.[3]

Major tournament matches

AFC Cup

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Президент открыл крупный стадион в Гиссаре. ru. The president opened a large stadium in Hissar. 28 October 2015. asiaplustj.info. 14 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Центральный стадион Гиссара примет первый международный футбольный турнир. ru. The Central Stadium of Hissar will host its first international football tournament. 1 July 2017. avesta.tj. 14 May 2024.
  3. Web site: «Истиклол» пробился в финал Кубка АФК-2017!. ru. «Istiklol» reached the final of the AFC Cup 2017!. 19 October 2017. khovar.tj. 14 May 2024.