Tashkent Unveils Major New Arena

A major new sports arena is open for business in Uzbekistan.

The 12,500 capacity Humo Arena in Tashkent was officially opened by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev (see below).

The arena will host winter sports events on ice as well as indoor sports.

The opening of the arena complex is a signal of intent from the Uzbek government to shoot for hosting the Asian Games in 2030.