Azadi Sport Complex
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The Āzādi Sport Complex (Persian: مجموعه ورزشی آزادی), formerly known as Āryāmehr Sports Complex (Persian: مجموعه ورزشی آریامهر), is the national sports complex of Iran based in Tehran. The Azadi Stadium is located within the walls of this complex. It was designed by Abdol-Aziz Mirza Farmanfarmaian along with the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings & Merill, and constructed by Iran's Arme Construction Company.[citation needed]
مجموعه ورزشی آزادی | |
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Full name | Azadi Sport Complex |
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Former names | Aryamehr Sports Complex |
Location | Tehran, Iran |
Coordinates | 35°43′24″N 51°16′24″E |
Main venue | Azadi Stadium Capacity: 78,116 |
Owner | Ministry of Sport and Youth |
Construction | |
Opened | 1 September 1974 (1974-09-01) |
Architect | Abdol-Aziz Farmanfarmaian & Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
Builder | Arme Construction Company |
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The complex was initially built for the 1974 Asian Games, with a future Olympic Games bid in mind. A year later it was showcased as Tehran's short-lived bid to host the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1] In 2013, global media reports acknowledged Azadi Sports Complex as one of the top 20 stadiums worldwide.[2]
Presently, the Azadi Stadium serves as the primary venue for the home matches of the Iranian national football team,[3] as well as for two clubs of the capital city, Persepolis and Esteghlal.[citation needed]