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Central Stadium of Jonava

55°04′41″N 24°16′17″E / 55.07806°N 24.27139°E / 55.07806; 24.27139OwnerJonava city municipalityOperatorPhysical culture and sports center of JonavaCapacity2,040^[1]Acreage13 970 m²SurfaceGrass and running tracksConstructionRenovated2010
2021TenantsFK Jonava
FK Jonava B

Central Stadium of Jonava is a multi-purpose stadium in Jonava, Lithuania. It is currently the biggest stadium in the city.

The seating capacity is going to be expanded to 3,000.^[2] Near stadium is outdoor pond, which can be used for water events.

History

The stadium underwent a phased reconstruction process. In 2017, a modular movable stand was assembled on the Eastern side, designed to serve either the main stadium or the secondary artificial pitch, including a mixed in-between modification.

Following this, construction on the main stand commenced on the West edge in 2017 and concluded in 2021 with the inauguration of the new Main stand, boasting over 2,000 seating capacity, marking the stadium's official reopening.^[1] Subsequently, in the same year, a second reconstruction of the opposing Eastern stand commenced, with a construction of the permanent tribune with additional 1,136 bucket seats, distributed between the both pitches.

Events

The stadium hosts football matches, regional athletics events, strength sports, etc. It also can host outdoor basketball and volleyball championships. The stadium also has hosted some cultural events^{[citation needed]}.

Equipment

2 grass fields (mostly using for football)
Running tracks
6 street basketball squads
Rugby and volleyball equipment
Beach volleyball squad
Screen and lighting

References

^ ^a ^b "Jonavoje po rekonstrukcijos atidaromas centrinis stadionas – SA.lt". SA.lt (in Lithuanian). 9 June 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
^ www.futbolinis.lt