Close
Skip to main content


Grand opening of a new 400-seat sports complex and football field held at Urgench State University


Today, a grand opening ceremony was held at Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Biruni to inaugurate a newly reconstructed 400-seat sports complex and football field. The facilities are designed to provide modern conditions for students to engage in regular physical activities and to further develop the university’s sports infrastructure.

The ceremony was attended by Ravshan Ermatov, First Vice-President of the Uzbekistan Football Association and Deputy Chairman of a FIFA Committee, Sherzod Berdiyev, Deputy Governor of Khorezm Region, representatives of the sports community, university officials, faculty members and students.

The event was officially opened by the rector of the university Feruza Madrahimova, who delivered a welcoming address. In her speech, she emphasized that developing sports, enhancing students’ physical capabilities, and creating modern sports infrastructure remain among the university’s key priorities. She also expressed her sincere gratitude to the distinguished guests for their attendance.

During the ceremony, Ravshan Ermatov, First Vice-President of the Uzbekistan Football Association and Deputy Chairman of a FIFA Committee, addressed the audience. He highlighted the importance of the newly constructed sports facilities in promoting football development across the country, encouraging greater interest in sports among young people, supporting students’ aspirations to pursue professional sports careers, and improving their athletic skills. He also warmly congratulated the university students on the opening of the new sports complex.

Following the speeches, the ceremonial ribbon was cut to the accompaniment of music, officially marking the opening of the new facilities.