Istaravshan Sports Complex

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

Istaravshan Sports Complex
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Full nameIstaravshan Sports Complex
Capacity18,000
SurfaceGrass
Opened2012 (reconstruction)

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

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

References

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