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>Main Stadium At the heart of the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex at Bausher is the 30,000 seater Main Stadium with its natural grass international standard football pitch and eight lane Olympic standard athletics track. The Main Stadium is a complete arena for hosting the highest international level of track and field events and competitions. Meeting FIFA requirements, the Stadium has changing facilities for four teams and facilities for anti-doping test officials. As Oman’s prime venue for major football events, the Main Stadium is equipped with broadcast standard floodlighting for optimum TV and satellite transmission and sports commentary boxes. This is complemented by a hi-tech press conference hall. The Main Stadium’s fully staffed medical centre is equipped for diagnosis and treatment including a physiotherapy facility. For emergency hospital transfers, the Medical Centre has its own ambulance.

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Indoor Halls< The design of the Main Indoor Hall meets international competition requirements for basketball, volleyball and handball. It is also used for martial arts, gymnastics and aerobics. With grandstand seating for over 1,200 members of the public and VIPs, fully air-conditioned and with floodlighting suitable for TV and satellite broadcast, the Main Indoor Hall is the perfect venue for practice, training and events throughout the year. Adjacent to the Main Indoor Hall is an annex with a 600 seater court of international dimensions which can be used for competition as well as for warm-up and training. A dedicated gymnastics and table tennis hall as well as squash courts can also be found in the Annex. The Main Indoor Hall leads out onto an indoor Piazza which is an ideal exhibition area. The Piazza accommodates an internet hot desk facility, a cafeteria, administration offices and a medical unit.

Gymnasium< Popular with elite athletes and keep fit enthusiasts alike, the gymnasium at the Bausher Complex is both well-equipped and expertly maintained.

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>Tennis The six International Tennis Federation (ITF) compliant tennis courts are enjoyed by both novices and top class players. They are ideal for practice, training and competition.

>Football Training Pitch The 110 x 73 metre outdoor grass football training pitch is of international dimensions and the popularity of football in Oman is reflected in the high level of use it enjoys.

>Athletics Complementing the eight lane athletics track in the Main Stadium is a four lane athletics training track set around the football training pitch. There are also full facilities for field event athletes to practice and compete.

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Hockey< The Complex’s hockey pitch is fully International Hockey Federation (FIH) compliant and its astro-turf ensures play in all weather conditions. Its floodlights and grandstand seating guarantee an excellent setting for all levels of competition. The Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex at Bausher’s hockey pitch has proudly hosted the finals of His Majesty’s Cup for Hockey Tournament on many occasions.

Beach Sports< In response to the growing popularity of beach sports in Oman, the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex at Bausher now boasts floodlit training facilities for beach football, volleyball and handball.

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2008: Oman’s hockey team lifts the Asian Youth Cup as Azlan Shah of Malaysia looks on

<Aquatics The Aquatics Centre at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex is Oman’s premier venue for competitive swimming, diving and water polo. This world-class facility caters to all levels - from high-performance swimmers and divers to learn-toswim programmes. Its impressive grandstand seating has made it a popular choice for the hosting of numerous domestic and international aquatic meets. Built to international specifications and meeting Olympic requirements, the outdoor eight lane 50 metre pool is suitable for both swimming and water polo. The 50 metre facility is complemented by a shaded 25 metre warm-up pool which is ideal for learn-to-swim programmes. The 15 x 15 metre diving pool with a depth of 5 metres has 1 and 3 metre springboards; 5, 7.5 and 10 metre platforms.

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Sports People with Special Needs< The Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex at Bausher welcomes all sports people and takes a particular interest in those with special needs. While we have dedicated practice areas for paralymic sports, we take pride in the fact all our facilities are well-used by athletes of a variety of abilities. The Complex has full disabled access including ramps for wheelchairs. There is provision for disabled spectators in all our seating areas and there are dedicated toilet facilities throughout the Complex.

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>Sports Medicine Centre The Sports Medicine Centre, which was opened in September 1995, is responsible for the management of all the medical facilities in the Complex. Set in its own block, the Centre is staffed by a team of experts who can provide on-the-spot diagnosis as well as a wide variety of treatment and rehabilitation for those with sports injuries. The team’s skills are put to good use treating the thousands of athletes who visit the Sports Medicine Centre every year. To make sure all sporting needs are fully taken care of, staff can arrange consultations with local nutritionists, physiotherapists, masseuses, acupuncturists and ayurvedic practitioners. A range of medical tests including ECGs, MRIs and complete lab profiles can be arranged at local clinics and hospitals.

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Majid Al Wardi: Head of Physiotherapy, demonstrates exercise techniques

Accommodation< Thanks to its proximity to the heart of Muscat, visitors to Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex at Bausher are able to choose from a wide variety of accommodation. The Complex itself can accommodate 156 sportsmen in 72 well-appointed and comfortable rooms which are specially furnished to meet the needs of national teams but have proven popular with individual athletes and teams of a variety of levels. The in-house restaurant works in conjunction with leading local caterers and consults on a regular basis with nutritionists at the nearby Sultan Qaboos University to ensure the specialised dietary requirements of guests are fully met. The well-equipped recreation hall with flat screen TV gives the welcome opportunity for athletes to unwind in a relaxing setting; there are separate lounges for coaches and managers. Treatment rooms are also available should their use be required.

Other Facilities< The Main Stadium, Indoor Halls and Swimming Pool all have excellent VIP facilities. Two helipads are located in the grounds. The Complex’s seminar rooms are fully supplied with audio-visual equipment and ready for use at any time for presentations, workshops and seminars. The Complex has sufficient changing facilities and referee rooms for tournaments of the highest level. Prayer rooms are strategically positioned around the Complex. Public conveniences are located throughout and food outlets are opened to serve the demands of spectators at games. The Bausher Complex has ample parking and its many gates ensure easy access.

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The Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex at Bausher boasts outstanding VIP Facilities

>Sohar Sports Complex Perhaps Oman’s fastest growing city, Sohar, on the shores of the Al Batinah Coast, is 200 kilometres north of Muscat. With a rich sailing history and traditionally a fishing port, the city is now a centre of industry due to the development of Sohar Industrial Estate and Sohar Industrial Port. Well-located, Sohar Sports Complex serves not only the city but also the adjacent university and surrounding towns and villages.

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>Football Stadium Sohar Stadium’s international standard football pitch has seating for more than 17,000, including 1,400 VIPs. To meet the demand for TV coverage of games, the pitch has state-of-the-art floodlighting and broadcast facilities. Ample team changing rooms facilitate the hosting of games and tournaments.

>Sports Halls The international size Main Multi-Purpose Sports Hall at Sohar Sports Complex has a commanding grandstand with seating for over 600 sports fans and VIPs as well as changing facilities for two teams. This Main Sports Hall is supported by an international size multi-purpose court in the Sohar Sports Complex Annex. With changing facilities for four teams, its grandstand can comfortably seat 550 members of the public and VIPs. Sohar’s two Sports Halls are venues of choice for tournaments and competitions. Sohar Club has taken advantage of their facilities to host GCC volleyball club tournaments as well as GCC National Team tournaments.

30>support Sohar’s 17,000+ seater Stadium serves the city, the university and the surrounding towns

Swimming< Sohar Stadium’s outdoor eight lane, 50 metre swimming pool with a shaded seating area for spectators and full changing facilities is popular for learnto-swim programmes, training and national level competition. The pool also boasts two springboards and 5, 7.5 and 10 metre diving platforms.

Athletics< Around the football pitch is an eight lane running track. There is full provision for both training and competition for all field events.

Hockey< Sohar Sports Complex’s hockey pitch is designed to FIH standards and its astroturf guarantees play whatever the weather. For evening games and ease of TV coverage, the pitch is fully floodlit. To accommodate the fans of this popular sport, there is grandstand seating for over 1,600 spectators and VIPs.

Accommodation< While visiting athletes can choose from several hotels in and around Sohar, the Stadium itself has team accommodation which can cater for 72 people. Single rooms are available for coaches and managers.

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>Al Saadah Sports Complex Oman’s newest sports venue, Al Saadah Sports Complex, is a multi-purpose arena set on a 500,000m2 site. It is designed to make sport more widely available to everyone and is committed to the development of sport at all levels. With this in mind, Al Saadah welcomes both the local community and the country’s elite athletes to enjoy and benefit from its facilities. Set on the shores of the Indian Ocean, Salalah, the home of the Al Saadah Sports Complex, lies in the south of the Sultanate of Oman and enjoys a temperate climate throughout most of the year. From May to September the region is touched by the south-east monsoon and during this time the region revels in the accompanying rains, drawing both domestic and international visitors. The combination of its rich cultural history and stunning natural beauty make Salalah a highly popular tourist destination. Salalah’s international airport connects to a range of regional and international hubs and a variety of international hotels are within easy reach of Al Saadah Sports Complex.

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>Indoor Arena The state-of-the-art Indoor Arena houses an Olympic-size swimming pool, a sports hall with a multi purpose court, as well as a health club and gymnasium. The Indoor Arena is fully resourced for top quality TV broadcasting.

>Multi-Purpose Court Taking pride of place in the Indoor Arena is the 1,000 plus seater Multi-Purpose Court. This facility can be used for activities as diverse as handball, volleyball, basketball, martial arts, gymnastics and aerobics. The changing rooms can accommodate four teams, making the court an ideal venue for tournaments.

>Health Club & Gymnasium The Al Saadah Health Club and Gymnasium welcomes members of the general public, whatever their level or goal, to take full advantage of its spacious facilities. The Health Club and Gymnasium are fully staffed by experts trained to help people of all abilities achieve their fitness goals.

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The Indoor Arena ensures training and events can continue throughout the year

>Football Stadium With seating for almost 10,000 spectators, Al Saadah Football Stadium is designed with the spectator in mind - bringing them closer to the game and thereby creating a very special atmosphere. Its FIFA compliant design takes into account the requirements of national and international level football tournaments with changing facilities for two teams and rooms for the use of anti-doping officials. Meeting the demands of the media there are five press conference rooms and full provision for TV broadcasting. The Stadium’s well-equipped Conference Hall can be used for presentations, workshops and seminars.

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Evening practice at Al Saadah Football Stadium

>Swimming Al Saadah’s international Olympic size ten lane swimming pool, with grandstand seating for 700 spectators, is to be found in the Indoor Arena, facilitating training or competition at any time. It has changing rooms, full medical facilities and an anti-dope testing area. There is of course an assembly area for swimmers and full life-guard facilities.

38>achieve Starting blocks at Al Saadah’s 10 lane 50 metre Olympic pool

Hockey< The Al Saadah Complex benefits from an FIH standard hockey pitch; its astroturf guarantees play in all weather conditions. The pitch is used for major tournaments and is also enjoyed by hockey enthusiasts keen to hone their skills.

Tennis< To meet the growing demand for tennis, Al Saadah has two fully ITF compliant courts for training, practice and tournaments. The courts are well-used by both tennis experts and tennis novices.

VIPs< At Al Saadah VIPs are fully catered for. There is private parking and access along with luxury seating areas and an exclusive lounge.

Parking< Al Saadah’s facilities are supported by ample parking for both the general public, players and VIPs.

perform>39 Dhofar’s Al Nasr Hockey Club: One of Oman’s leading teams

>Nizwa Sports Complex Built in 1994, the Nizwa Sports Complex has undergone extensive refurbishment and upgrading to meet the most exacting international standards and provides an inspiring sports environment. Setting new levels of excellence for sports facilities in the area, Nizwa Sports Complex is proudly the sporting hub for the Interior Region, meeting the needs of high-performance athletes who have medals and records in their sights but also helping sportsmen and women of all ages, abilities and nationalities to realise their full potential while enjoying the best possible training and sports participation experience. Set in the ancient historic town of Nizwa and at the foot of the majestic Jebel Akhdar, the Nizwa Sports Complex attracts thousands of athletes, sports enthusiasts, spectators and visitors every year. Just 50 minutes drive from Muscat International Airport, Nizwa, renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural traditions, is a popular destination for tourists and visitors to Oman.

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>Football Stadium Nizwa Sports Complex’s international standard floodlit grass football pitch is popular for all levels of competition and has a grandstand that can accommodate over 16,000 spectators and VIPs. The pitch is surrounded by a synthetic surface eight lane running track and has provision for all field athletic events. The popularity of football in the region is reflected in the high level of use enjoyed by the adjacent international size training and practice pitch.

>Swimming Pool Nizwa Stadium’s indoor 50 metre, ten lane Olympic standard swimming pool was completed in 2006. This top class facility enjoys the benefit of both a heating and cooling system ensuring maximum use throughout the year. Up to 600 spectators can enjoy swimming events from the comfort of the pool’s grandstand seating.

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Indoor Sports Hall< The Indoor Sports Hall was built in 2008 and is fully air-conditioned and floodlit, making it an ideal year round venue for training and competition for handball, basketball and volleyball, gymnastics, aerobics and martial arts. With grandstand seating for 600 spectators and VIPs and ample changing facilities, the Indoor Sports Hall is an excellent setting for the staging of tournaments and competitions.

Accommodation< The Complex has the benefit of fully-appointed team accommodation which was purpose built in 2006. Up to 55 players can be housed in the comfortable rooms while there are two suites for coaches and team managers.

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>Sur Sports Complex Sur Sports Complex is set in the idyllic coastal town of Sur on the stunning shores of the Sea of Oman, approximately 150 kilometres from Muscat. A popular tourist destination, Sur is within easy reach of the spectacular Sharqiyah Sands. It is also a short drive from Sur to Ras Al Jinz, nesting place of the rare green turtles.

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>Football Stadium Sur Sport Complex’s international size football pitch is a popular venue for games and tournaments. Its grandstand has a seating capacity of over 14,000, including VIPs. There is also a pitch for football practice and training in an annex five kilometres from the main complex.

>Athletics The eight lane running track around the football pitch can accommodate training and competition for all track events while the football pitch itself is ideal for field events.

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Sports Hall< Sur Sports Complex’s Sports Hall enables athletes and sportsmen and women to practice, train and compete in a comfortable fully air-conditioned environment throughout the year.

Outdoor Multi-Purpose Court< Located in the Complex’s Annex is the Outdoor Multi-Purpose Court which is popular with volleyball, handball and basketball enthusiasts.

Watersports< In recognition of Sur’s rich maritime history, a watersports committee for Sur was recently created with a view to making Sur a centre of excellence for water sports and the water sports training hub for the Sultanate.

Accommodation< Sur Sports Complex has comfortable team accommodation for 120 and two suites for coaches and team managers.

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>Ibri Sports Complex Set in spectacular mountainous topography adorned with historic forts and castles, Ibri is just over an hour’s drive from Nizwa. Built in 1998, Ibri Sports Complex caters to the needs of the athletes and sports enthusiasts of the north-east of Oman.

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>Football Stadium At the heart of Ibri Sports Complex is its international size grass football pitch with seating for over 15,000 spectators and VIPs. There are two team changing rooms.

>Gymnasium The Ibri Sports Complex has a well-equipped gymnasium to help athletes attain peak performance and members of the public achieve their fitness goals.

56>triumph Ibri Football Stadium regularly draws capacity crowds

Outdoor Multi-Purpose Court< Catering to the variety of sports demands of Ibri and the surrouding area is the popular Outdoor Multi-Purpose Court.

Athletics< Framing the football pitch is an eight lane synthetic surface running track. The football pitch itself can accommodate training and competition for all field events.

Accommodation< Ibri Sports Complex can provide team accommodation for 75 athletes as well as managers and coaches.

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>Khasab Sports Complex The capital city of the Musandam Peninsula, Khasab, with its spectacular fjords and stunning scenery, sits at the northernmost tip of Oman on the Straits of Hormuz. It is, however, readily accessed from Muscat by road, ferry or plane. Khasab Sports Complex offers a variety of sporting opportunities to local residents and visitors.

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>Football Stadium Khasab Sports Complex has a football stadium with an international size grass football pitch and currently has grandstand seating for 1,000 fans.

>Swimming The Complex benefits from two outdoor pools which are enjoyed by dedicated swimmers and learners alike.

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Indoor Sports Hall< Khasab Sports Complex’s Indoor Sports Hall allows the practice of handball, volleyball and basketball year round. It is also popular for five-a-side football tournaments, gymnastics, aerobics and martial arts. With seating for up to 400 spectators and VIPs, the Indoor Sports Hall is a perfect venue for local competitions and events.

Accommodation< In 1999, team accommodation for 50 people was built to serve not only the needs of teams visiting for tournaments but also those wishing to take advantage of Khasab’s facilities for training and competition preparation.

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Khasab’s Indoor Sports Hall: Popular for practice and competition

>Salalah Sports Complex As one of Oman’s first sporting arenas, Salalah Sports Complex has welcomed sports enthusiasts for over 30 years. With its facilities now complemented by the nearby Al Saadah Sports Complex, Salalah Sports Complex continues to cater to members of the community wanting to play and practice football, train for track and field or simply keep fit and enjoy sport. The new equestrian centre that is being developed on the site will be a valuable addition to the sports facilities of the region. Thanks to Salalah’s unique climate, local residents have the good fortune to be able to enjoy outdoor sports for many months of the year and the Complex prides itself on its good levels of use.

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>Football Salalah’s International size grass football pitch can host 600 spectators and enjoys regular use for local games, tournaments and events. Players can hone their skills on the Complex’s popular grass practice pitch.

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The athletes of Salalah can train and compete on the Complex’s two synthetic surface running tracks. The first of the two tracks surrounds the main football pitch and the second frames the practice pitch. There is full provision for field events.

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Athletics in Oman: On track for success

Horse Riding< Oman’s love of horses is ancient; it is a relationship that forms an integral part of our heritage and culture. Indeed, mention of the high quality of horses from the Dhofar region of Oman can be found in texts dating back to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. More recently, Oman has enjoyed considerable success in international equestrian events. In recognition of Salalah’s historic connection with horses and acknowledging the promise of our young riders, the Salalah Sports Complex will be the home of a new dedicated equestrian centre enabling our riders to train and practise for all three Olympic disciplines: dressage, show jumping and eventing. Of course, riders will be able to use the centre to ride for pleasure and there will be a full learn-to-ride programme. The equestrian centre will also have a flat course race track.

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Oman has a strong equestrian tradition

>Seeb Stadium Seeb Stadium is ideally located close to the centre of Oman’s capital city, Muscat. It is set in the heart of one of the Capital’s most popular residential districts and is just a few minutes’ drive from Muscat International Airport. Its design takes into account the need for functionality and the requirement to meet the various sporting demands of the community its serves.

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>Football Stadium With the hosting of football games and tournaments a speciality, this fully FIFA regulation compliant stadium is a premier class football facility which is home to both the Oman Football Association and Seeb Football Club. Able to seat over 12,000 spectators, the stadium is equipped with impressive floodlighting, a colour electronic scoreboard, changing rooms for four teams, two referee rooms and a match commissioner’s room. In recognition of the ever more important role of technology in sport, the football facility has grandstand seating for 200 journalists with provision for laptop use as well as a media room for press conferences. To ensure public safety, the entire stadium is equipped with the latest in CCTV technology.

>Indoor Facilities Seeb Sports Complex’s spacious and well-appointed gymnasium, equipped with a host of cutting edge equipment, ranging from treadmills to weight resistance and from cardiovascular machines to free weights, enables athletes to complete their training programmes for peak performance and members of the public to reach their desired health and fitness goals. Aerobics enjoys great popularity across the Sultanate and over 700 women regularly take part in aerobics classes at Seeb Stadium’s fully air-conditioned Indoor Training Hall.

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Seeb Stadium houses the Oman Football Association Headquarters

Outdoor Facilities< Seeb’s international sized artificial surface football training pitch was funded by FIFA and gives players valuable experience of playing on a synthetic surface.

Special Needs< Thanks to its central location, easy access and proximity to a range of educational institutions, sports people of all abilities take advantage of Seeb’s facilities. The Stadium has become one of the most popular venues for our athletes with special needs to train and compete. Indeed, Seeb Stadium hosts activities for our paralympians throughout the year.

Sports Medicine Centre< Aiming to provide a complete service for our sports people and athletes and taking into account their specialized needs and requirements, Seeb Stadium has a state-of-the-art fully equipped sports medicine centre with jacuzzi and sauna for rehabilitation from injuries.

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>Contact >The Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex at Bausher

>Sur Sports Complex

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