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Azerbaijani first lady Mehriban Aliyeva inspects construction progress at Baku Olympic Stadium - PHOTOSESSION

Azerbaijani first lady Mehriban Aliyeva inspects construction progress at Baku Olympic Stadium - <span style="color: red;">PHOTOSESSION

10 September 2014 16:43 (UTC +04:00)

The first lady was told that large part of the construction, which started in June 2011, had already been completed.
She was also updated on what had been in the interior of the stadium.
The Baku Olympic Stadium, capacity up to 69,000, will be in fine, modern style and will take pride of place among the capital’s sports facilities. Multipurpose stands, a running track and other facilities will be included. The construction will be in accordance with the International Building Code, as well as those of UEFA and FIFA.
The stadium, which will be the largest in the Caucasus, will stretch across 50 hectares, and it will stand approximately 62 metres high. There will be a press centre and a swimming pool.
The facility will consist of the main and auxiliary stadiums, an auxiliary building, as well as sections for VIP, CIP, media and disabled spectators. The pitch will have four entrance gates, while the stands will have 26 gates. A 3,103-capacity car park will be built on the territory. A 82,000 square meter green area will be laid out around the stadium.