Qayyum Stadium

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Qayyum Stadium
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Qayyum Stadium
Full nameQayyum Stadium
Location Peshawar, Pakistan
Owner Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Operator Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Capacity 15,000
SurfaceGrass
Opened1975

The Qayyum Stadium also known as Peshawar Sports Complex is located in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. It is the biggest sports complex in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. [1] The sports complex has facilities for all major sports including football, field hockey, squash, wrestling and badminton. The sports complex is owned by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It has an overall capacity of 15,000 spectators. [2]

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History And Development

Qayyum Stadium was founded in 1975. The current site was selected in 1975 after previously using several grounds at the different locations in Peshawar.

The first grandstand at the Qayyum Stadium was a cricket club, which was built in 1975. Furthermore, there is another grandstand in football ground. In march 2016, the provincial government of PTI launches the renovation and beautification of Qayyum Stadium. [3]

Sporting Facilities

Qayyum Stadium currently hold sporting facilities for the following sports.

Notable Events

Qayyum Stadium has been used for several major events in the past.

Academies & Sports Complexes

Quyyam Sport Complex currently have the following academies & sports complex.

See also

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