Shahid Dr. Azodi Stadium

Shahid Dr. Azodi Stadium
Dr. Azodi Stadium
Dr. Azodi Rasht Stadium.jpg
Full name Azadi Stadium
Location Rasht, Iran
Renovated 2009-11
Owner Iran Physical Education Organization
Surface Artificial Grass
Tenants
Damash Gilan

The Dr. Azodi Stadium is a multipurpose stadium in Rasht, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Damash Gilan F.C.. The stadium holds 20,000 people.

As of 2011, the stadium is undergoing renovation. Synthetic grass will be planted in the stadium that will be of FIFA standard. In the spectators' area seats will be installed. A conference room will be built with communication facilities. An electronic scoreboard will also be installed.[1]

Naming

The stadium is named after Dr. Hassan Azodi who was killed on June 28, 1982, in an explosion at the central office of the Islamic Republic Party.[2]

References

Coordinates: 37°15′53″N 49°35′21″E / 37.264627°N 49.589072°E / 37.264627; 49.589072



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