Bassel al-Assad Stadium (Homs)
Bassel al-Assad Stadium (Arabic: ملعب باسل الأسد) is a multi-use stadium located in the Baba Amr district in the city of Homs, Syria. It was opened in 2000,[1] and is mostly used for football matches and serves as a second venue for the football clubs of al-Karamah SC and al-Wathba SC. Located in the Baba Amr district of the city, the stadium is able to hold up to 25,000 spectators. It was renovated in 2010.[2]
Baba Amr Stadium | |
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| Location | Baba Amr, Homs, Syria |
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| Owner | Government of Syria |
| Operator | General Sports Federation of Syria |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Field size | 105m x 68m |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Opened | 2000 |
| Renovated | 2010, 2016 |
During the Syrian Civil War, Baba Amr was the epicentre of fighting in the 2012 Homs offensive. As a result, the stadium was heavily damaged and the playing surface was entirely deteriorated. However, the stadium was renovated during 2016 and a new turf was installed.[3]
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