Kolos Stadium (Velyka Bahachka)

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Kolos Stadium is a football stadium in Velyka Bahachka, Ukraine. It is the home stadium of FC Velyka Bahachka. Construction of the stadium and sports grounds began in 1951. Stadium is located in the center of the village. A 750 year old oak tree is located near the stadium. Stadium was completed in 1952. Kolhospnyk sports society Pylyp Zhuravel initiated the construction. In 1973 the stadium was expanded with the addition of a central stand. In 2003 a new central stand was completed. During 2005 a minifootball field was added. During 2008-09 stadium was renovated and plastic seating for 1,500 were installed. During 2021 a multi functional sports field was added. Stadium is named for Mykhailo Kushneryk, a physical education teacher at a local school from 1961 to 1998. He was a former Kolhospnyk Velyka Bahachka player and manager for Kharchovyk Velyka Bahachka.

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