sports hall – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:15:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 International competition launched to redevelop Tirana’s historic sports arena into 6000-seat facility https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/10/16/international-competition-launched-to-redevelop-tiranas-historic-sports-arena-into-6000-seat-facility/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/10/16/international-competition-launched-to-redevelop-tiranas-historic-sports-arena-into-6000-seat-facility/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:15:39 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=276994 TIRANA, Oct 16 /ATA/ – An international architectural competition was launched Thursday for the redevelopment of the “Asllan Rusi” Sports Palace, a landmark facility in the capital that has played a central role in the country’s sports history and civic life.

Six finalist teams presented their proposals to an international jury during a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Tourism, Culture and Sports Minister Blendi Gonxhja, and representatives from national and international institutions, along with architects, urban planners, and sports officials.

Elira Kokona, director of the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC), said the project envisions transforming the aging venue into a modern, multifunctional arena with international standards, featuring a seating capacity of 6,000, up from the current 5,000.

The new facility will include 13,500 m² of above-ground space, 2,500 m² of outdoor areas for sports activities, and 12,500 m² of public parking, Kokona said.

She emphasized the growing role of sports in driving urban, economic, and social development, stating that investing in sports infrastructure is an investment in “civic energy and the next generation.”

The upgraded complex will accommodate a wide range of sports disciplines, including basketball, volleyball, handball, gymnastics, boxing, taekwondo, table tennis, weightlifting, and wrestling.

Kokona noted that the competition, supported by the Municipality of Tirana, is part of a transparent and inclusive process. From an initial pool of 10 submissions, six finalists were selected by a jury composed of international experts in architecture, urban planning, and sports infrastructure.

“In the past decade, Albania has undergone an urban renaissance, turning cities into vibrant and livable spaces where art and sport are part of everyday life,” she concluded.

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]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2025/10/16/international-competition-launched-to-redevelop-tiranas-historic-sports-arena-into-6000-seat-facility/feed/ 0 PM Rama: Newly-reconstructed sports hall in Gjirokastra to open doors to sportsmen soon https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/03/06/pm-rama-newly-reconstructed-sports-hall-in-gjirokastra-to-open-doors-to-sportsmen-soon/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/03/06/pm-rama-newly-reconstructed-sports-hall-in-gjirokastra-to-open-doors-to-sportsmen-soon/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:50:34 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=229352 TIRANA, March 6 /ATA/ – The newly-reconstructed sports hall in the museum city of Gjirokastra, southern Albania, will open its doors to sportsmen, children and sports enthusiasts.

Prime Minister Edi Rama took to the social media to post images showing the ongoing work on rehabilitation of the indoor multi-use and sports complex, saying everything is being reconstructed from scratch.

The sports hall, featuring running track, ball courts, gym and gymnastics area, is expected to become available to sportsmen and sportswomen and sports enthusiasts in the southern region.

The indoor sports facility offers perfectly equipped hall, modern conditions, comfort and perfect conditions for local sports team practice.

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