Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium, Football stadium in Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shymkent whose round tribunes set it apart from other Kazakhstani grounds. It is the third-largest stadium in Kazakhstan, with plastic seats installed during a partial reconstruction. The pitch is natural grass, and the venue hosts football and other events.
The stadium opened in 1969 and has undergone multiple renovations since then, including major facility upgrades in 2018. These improvements modernized the venue for contemporary sporting events.
The arena is named after Kazhymukan Munaitpasov, a Kazakh wrestler who won the Greco-Roman world championship several times. Its earlier name was "50 Years of October". The stadium is the home ground of FC Ordabasy, and its stands are circular rather than rectangular.
The stadium functions as the home ground for FC Ordabasy in the Kazakhstan Premier League and is most active on match days. Visitors should plan ahead and check the fixture schedule.
The stadium's stands are round rather than rectangular, unlike most Kazakh venues. It is also the country's third-largest stadium. Shymkent's arena was only partially renovated, with plastic seats installed rather than a full rebuild.
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