Georgia to co-host UEFA European Under-21 Championship with 10 new, renovated facilities

Ten sports facilities have been built or renovated across Georgia for hosting the UEFA European Under-21 Championship this summer, the Ministry of Infrastructure said on Tuesday.

Tbilisi's Mikheil Meskhi and Boris Paichadze stadiums have been renovated for the youth tournament, along with Ramaz Shengelia stadium in the western city of Kutaisi. Training grounds in the capital as well as the western locations of Tskaltubo, Kobuleti and Batumi have also been prepared for the event.

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The Government has spent ₾100 million ($39.38mln) on renovating the venues, with the Ministry noting the works were being carried out with the involvement of the UEFA.

Infrastructure Minister Irakli Karseladze, who on Tuesday visited the Mikheil Meskhi stadium, said the effort was nearing the finish line.

Ninety-five percent of the work is completed. It can be safely said that Georgia will meet not only the UEFA U21 European Championship, but other tournaments with adequate infrastructure”, he said.

Photo: Ministry of Infrastructure

The Championship will be co-hosted by Georgia and Romania between June 21-July 8, with games in the former to be played in Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi.