Vilnius City Municipality Unveils Modern Sports Complex with State-of-the-Art Football Field

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The city of Vilnius in Lithuania has taken a significant step in modernizing its sports infrastructure with the opening of a cutting-edge sports complex, featuring a state-of-the-art football field. The Mykola Birziska Sports Field, located at Taikos St. 81, boasts a 100% artificial surface, automated heating system, and FIFA "Quality Pro" certification. This innovative facility will enable high-quality football even in adverse weather conditions, thanks to its ability to maintain temperatures between -4 to +4 degrees Celsius.

Key Takeaways:

  • The sports complex features a 69 x 109 meter football field, making it the first facility of its kind in Lithuania, designed for high-quality football in adverse weather conditions.
  • The field has a 100% artificial surface, an automated heating system, and is certified according to the highest international FIFA "Quality Pro" standard.
  • The sports complex also includes renovated spaces for basketball, volleyball, badminton, track and field athletics, and pickleball, catering to various sports enthusiasts.
  • The project was implemented by the Vilnius Development Company and is considered one of the most important investment projects of the Vilnius City Municipality into modern sports infrastructure.
  • The event will be attended by notable guests, including Mayor of Vilnius City Valdas Benkunskas, Deputy Mayor of Vilnius City Vytautas Mitalas, and Head of Public Institution "Active Vilnius" Gintas Teslia.
  • The sports complex is open to everyone, including students, their parents, members of the sports community, and citizens who value an active lifestyle and high-quality public infrastructure.

Statistics:

  • The football field measures 69 x 109 meters, making it an ideal space for high-quality football games.
  • The artificial surface heating system allows for effective maintenance of temperatures between -4 to +4 degrees Celsius.
  • The sports complex features renovated spaces for five different sports: basketball, volleyball, badminton, track and field athletics, and pickleball.
  • The project was implemented by the Vilnius Development Company, in collaboration with the Vilnius City Municipality.

Sources:

  • Vilnius City Municipality, official website: https://vilnius.lt/