Istaravshan Sports Complex Explained

Stadium Name:Istaravshan Sports Complex
Fullname:Istaravshan Sports Complex
Opened:2012 (reconstruction)
Surface:Grass
Seating Capacity:18,000

Istaravshan Sports Complex is a sports complex in Istaravshan, Tajikistan. Istaravshan Stadium is the main stadium at the sports complex.

In addition to the football stadium, its premises include a large sports gym, tennis courts, children's football field, martial arts areas, and a swimming pool.[1]

On August 11, 2012, chaos ensued when a late goal by visitors Energetik Dushanbe was allowed by the referee. A pitch invasion followed, forcing the players to retreat to the changing rooms. Energetik Dushanbe abandoned the match when the pitch was cleared.[2] [3]

Renovation and reconstruction

On his visit to Istaravshan District, then president Emomali Rahmon attended the reopening ceremony of Istaravshan Sports Complex.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rakhmon opened in Istaravshan a new production line "Obi zulol" » Avesta.Tj - information agency . Avesta.Tj . 2011-08-04 . 2017-02-27.
  2. Web site: Jan ter Harmsel . istaravshan fk Archives - Dutch Referee Blog . Dutchreferee.com . 2012-11-09 . 2017-02-27.
  3. Web site: Divoký Tádžikistán. Stovky diváků vtrhly na trávník a hnaly se na hráče | iSport.cz . Isport.blesk.cz . 2017-02-27.
  4. Web site: President visits Istaravshan district | Tajikistan News ASIA-Plus . News.tj . 2011-08-04 . 2017-02-27 .