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Bolivia's Tahuichi stadium pitch ready, lights to return August 2
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Bolivia's Tahuichi stadium pitch ready, lights to return August 2

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Tahuichi stadium's pitch is ready for professional football matches, with the next game scheduled for Sunday between Blooming and The Strongest.
  • Stadium lighting repairs are underway, with the lights expected to be operational again by August 2.
  • Maintenance work, including specialized care for the delicate turf, was conducted during the World Cup break.

The Tahuichi stadium in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, is fully prepared to host professional football matches again, with its playing surface in optimal condition. Reyes Antelo, director of the Departmental Sports Service (Sedede), confirmed that the pitch is ready for the upcoming Sunday match between local clubs Blooming and The Strongest. This marks a significant step in resuming regular sporting events at the venue.

Everything is ready. The field is already in optimal condition to play. We expect a great match between Blooming and The Strongest. All the necessary work has been done, and specialists had the materials they needed to complete the planned tasks.

— Reyes AnteloThe director of Sedede confirms the stadium's pitch is ready for professional matches.

In addition to the pitch's readiness, Antelo announced that the stadium's lighting system is nearing full restoration. Repairs are being carried out by the original Brazilian installation company, and the lights are anticipated to be back in service by August 2. This will allow for the resumption of night games, a crucial aspect for professional football scheduling.

Since Conmebol donated the turf, through the Bolivian Football Federation, the maintenance that this type of surface requires was not carried out. It is a very delicate turf and needed significant intervention.

— Reyes AnteloThe director explains the need for extensive maintenance on the stadium's grass.

Antelo detailed that the stadium's turf received extensive maintenance during the break caused by the World Cup. He explained that the grass is delicate and required significant intervention, including aeration, sanding, and specialized technical supervision. He acknowledged that the work might not have been widely publicized, leading to some criticism, but emphasized the importance of the maintenance to restore the field's quality.

Perhaps we did not publicize all the work that was being done, and that generated criticism, but significant work was carried out. We also reactivated heavy machinery that was out of service to properly cut the grass, and today the field looks very good for official matches.

— Reyes AnteloThe director addresses past criticism regarding the lack of communication about the stadium's maintenance.

The director also highlighted the reactivation of heavy machinery to ensure proper grass cutting. The efforts have resulted in a field that now looks excellent and is suitable for official matches. The stadium's readiness signifies a return to normalcy for local football and assures fans of a high-quality viewing experience.

The company is already carrying out the technical work to replace the faulty equipment. If everything goes as planned, the stadium will be enabled to host night matches again starting August 2.

— Reyes AnteloThe director provides an update on the stadium's lighting repairs and the expected timeline for their completion.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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