On November 18, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the construction site of the Olympic town, a sprawling complex set to become a multifaceted center for sports, science, and practical training. The development is part of Uzbekistan's preparations for hosting the Asian and Para-Asian Youth Games in 2025.
Spanning an impressive 100 hectares, the Olympic town will boast state-of-the-art facilities catering to all sports featured in the 2025 Games. Among the key structures are a 10,000-seat stadium, a 2,000-seat velodrome, a water sports palace, and both singles and team sports complexes. The town will also house a 4-story administrative building, 15 outdoor sports fields, running tracks, and extensive 54% green spaces, with artificial lakes covering 37 hectares.
The construction project is a collaboration with the renowned Chinese company SAMS Engineering, which has a global reputation for building sports facilities in 70 countries. The president expressed satisfaction with the progress made since the laying of the foundation stone a year ago on November 9.
The completed foundation works mark a significant milestone in the construction, with five complexes already restored and raised. Approximately a thousand workers and engineers, along with specialized equipment, have been engaged in the construction process.
President Mirziyoyev emphasized that the Olympic town is envisioned as more than just a venue for major sporting events.
"After the Asian Games, the complexes should not be empty; they should serve our people. Sports education, science, and medicine should be incorporated here along with training. That is, this place will be a scientific, practical, training center of our country's sports," he stated.
The president's vision extends to integrating the Ministry of Youth Policy and Sports, sports federations, and the State Sports Academy of Uzbekistan into the facilities. The town will not only cater to elite athletes but also be accessible to the general public, promoting a culture of sports and well-being. Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of connecting children's sports schools to the town, establishing a seamless transition from mass sports to professional athletics.
As a nod to inclusivity, the Olympic town will incorporate features for people with physical disabilities, building convenient roads and dedicated sectors for accessibility. The town will also embrace sustainability, with the installation of solar panels covering 56,000 square meters, boasting an annual capacity of 10 megawatts.
In addition to unveiling the Olympic town's progress, the President highlighted the success of various projects launched in Tashkent this year under the investment program. A total of 360 projects in the production and service sectors were implemented, creating 20,000 jobs. Looking ahead, plans are underway to establish a new-generation industrial zone spanning 650 hectares in the New Life District, solidifying Uzbekistan's commitment to economic growth and development.
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