Havana, August 6 (RHC) – With its sights set on the upcoming Concacaf Nations League, Havana’s La Polar stadium is undergoing its most intense days of transformation.
The facility is in the final stages of its renovation, with progress placing it on the verge of obtaining the coveted certification for top-level international matches.
The heart of the project, the new synthetic turf, is already laid across the surface, with 90 percent of the work completed.
In the coming days, specialists will focus on the process of gluing the seams and the subsequent infilling with rubber granules, key phases to ensure the uniformity and optimal cushioning required for high-performance soccer.
Meanwhile, work continues on the rest of the infrastructure. The two benches for the home and visiting teams are being installed, and the perimeter areas, previously concrete, have been covered with artificial turf—an essential measure for protecting athletes from potential falls or slips. Protective netting has also been installed behind both goals.
But there’s one fact that makes La Polar a unique landmark in the country: its lighting system, powered by photovoltaic energy, is already operating at full capacity.
With this achievement, the stadium becomes the first in Cuba to be energy self-sufficient thanks to its solar panels, a pioneering step in the sustainability of national sport.
The president of the Cuban Football Association, Oliet RodrÃguez Méndez, confirmed to the press that the schedule is on track. “We intend to complete this project by July 25th. In August, the field will be ready to begin the quality certification process, which will allow us to host top-level international matches,” he stated.
If the deadlines are met, the Cuban national team will be able to inaugurate this modern venue in the group stage of the Nations League, which begins in September, in a facility that meets world-class standards.
