Construction of a modern football stadium in New Tashkent continues at an accelerated pace
Uzbekistan
On March 24, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the construction of a major sports facility in New Tashkent – a modern football stadium.
The foundation stone for this modern sports complex was laid by the head of state on November 11 of last year.
Construction of the stadium is currently proceeding at an accelerated pace. Ground leveling is complete. 95 percent of the foundation is poured. Steel structures are being delivered to the construction site in stages.
It should be noted that recent years have seen dramatic changes in domestic football. Specifically, the system of local championships has been reformed, children's and youth academies have been established, and 75 large and 302 mini stadiums are operating in the regions.
As is known, in 2017, there were only three stadiums in our country that met FIFA and Asian Football Confederation standards. Today, there are more than 10 of them.
Furthermore, football stadiums at 1,500 schools have been renovated, reaching over 1 million students and youth in mahallas. Traditional mahalla, district, regional, and national youth tournaments have been established.
These efforts are beginning to bear fruit.
The national Olympic football team participated in the Olympic Games in Paris for the first time. An unprecedented event in our history was the national team's qualification for the World Cup, which will be held this year.
On October 2 last year, at a meeting of the FIFA Council, it was decided to hold the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Three stadiums in each of the two countries will be used to host the matches of this World Cup. One of FIFA's requirements is that the final and semi-final matches of the World Cup be held in stadiums with a capacity of over 50,000.
A significant project for our country's football, the New Tashkent Stadium, is being built precisely for this purpose. Why was the New Tashkent site chosen for the construction of this $100 million stadium? The reason is that in the future, New Tashkent will become a hub of new opportunities and progressive ideas for our country.
The new stadium in Tashkent is being built in accordance with all FIFA requirements. The complex will be one of the largest football stadiums in Asia, boasting modern infrastructure.
This facility will serve not only as a venue for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but also as a catalyst for the future development of Uzbek football and youth sports in general.
The head of state was given detailed information on the construction progress.
The New Tashkent Stadium, designed to accommodate 55,000 spectators, will have six floors. It will provide all the necessary facilities not only for athletes but also for visitors and media representatives. More than ten escalators will be installed to ensure convenient and quick entry and exit for spectators. Three more training fields will also be located on the adjacent territory. A metro station and a 5,500-space parking lot will be built next to the stadium.
The President emphasized that this is the first indoor stadium of this capacity being built in our country, so it is crucial to pay attention to every detail. He emphasized the need to begin planning improvements to the adjacent territory now and implement them consistently and in stages.
Construction of the stadium is currently proceeding at an accelerated pace. Ground leveling is complete. 95 percent of the foundation is poured. Steel structures are being delivered to the construction site in stages.
It should be noted that recent years have seen dramatic changes in domestic football. Specifically, the system of local championships has been reformed, children's and youth academies have been established, and 75 large and 302 mini stadiums are operating in the regions.
As is known, in 2017, there were only three stadiums in our country that met FIFA and Asian Football Confederation standards. Today, there are more than 10 of them.
Furthermore, football stadiums at 1,500 schools have been renovated, reaching over 1 million students and youth in mahallas. Traditional mahalla, district, regional, and national youth tournaments have been established.
These efforts are beginning to bear fruit.
The national Olympic football team participated in the Olympic Games in Paris for the first time. An unprecedented event in our history was the national team's qualification for the World Cup, which will be held this year.
On October 2 last year, at a meeting of the FIFA Council, it was decided to hold the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Three stadiums in each of the two countries will be used to host the matches of this World Cup. One of FIFA's requirements is that the final and semi-final matches of the World Cup be held in stadiums with a capacity of over 50,000.
A significant project for our country's football, the New Tashkent Stadium, is being built precisely for this purpose. Why was the New Tashkent site chosen for the construction of this $100 million stadium? The reason is that in the future, New Tashkent will become a hub of new opportunities and progressive ideas for our country.
The new stadium in Tashkent is being built in accordance with all FIFA requirements. The complex will be one of the largest football stadiums in Asia, boasting modern infrastructure.
This facility will serve not only as a venue for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but also as a catalyst for the future development of Uzbek football and youth sports in general.
The head of state was given detailed information on the construction progress.
The New Tashkent Stadium, designed to accommodate 55,000 spectators, will have six floors. It will provide all the necessary facilities not only for athletes but also for visitors and media representatives. More than ten escalators will be installed to ensure convenient and quick entry and exit for spectators. Three more training fields will also be located on the adjacent territory. A metro station and a 5,500-space parking lot will be built next to the stadium.
The President emphasized that this is the first indoor stadium of this capacity being built in our country, so it is crucial to pay attention to every detail. He emphasized the need to begin planning improvements to the adjacent territory now and implement them consistently and in stages.
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