Al-Assad Stadium
Al-Assad Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الأسد) is a multi-purpose stadium in Latakia, Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 28,000 spectators.[1] The stadium was opened in 1978 and completely renovated in 2004. It is home to Syrian Premier League football clubs Hutteen SC and Tishreen SC.[2]
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| Location | Latakia, Syria |
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| Coordinates | 35.5277°N 35.7852°E |
| Owner | Government of Syria |
| Operator | General Sports Federation of Syria |
| Capacity | 28,000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Renovated | 2004 |
| Tenants | |
| Tishreen SC Hutteen SC | |
The complex includes a nearby Olympic size swimming and diving pools and a hotel.
The stadium was home to the final match of the football competition at the 1987 Mediterranean Games.[3]
References
- Sports facilities in Latakia
- "Mass gathering at al-Basel stadium in Lattakia in celebration of Dr. Bashar al-Assad winning post of the president". SANA. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- Mediterranean Games 1987 (Latakia) - rsssf.com
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