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
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 edit

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

References edit

  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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