In Krasnoyarsk’s Oktyabrsky district, a quiet disruption is unfolding around the SportBox arena, a warm indoor facility where hundreds of young athletes train daily. The intention to dismantle the arena and replace it with a new supermarket has been reported through the Telegram channel Prospekt Mira, signaling a shift in how community spaces are allocated and used for youth sports and daily life.
Parents and coaches of the young football players have explained the situation in detail. The arena currently hosts more than 500 child athletes, spanning football, volleyball, and rhythmic gymnastics programs. Since November 1, several sports schools operating within the complex have been left underutilized, with activities in some disciplines paused as space constraints and reallocation plans take shape.
The plan involves opening a Svetofor supermarket on the site formerly occupied by the sports complex. The facility was relocated to the arena building due to the ongoing construction of a nearby residential district, a decision that reflects the broader urban development strategy balancing living spaces with recreational amenities. In response, some sports schools are constructing their own gym spaces, while other institutions receive support from municipal authorities to secure suitable temporary or permanent training areas.
Officials are outlining a multi-stage process. One representative, Alexey Gorokhov, head of the Junior football school, noted that only a portion of the necessary details have been finalized. The Siberian Federal University has offered a site, and discussions with university officials are continuing for the current week and possibly the next. The emphasis is on practical arrangements and formal negotiations that will translate into concrete space and scheduling for the athletes.
In the meantime, several children have been reassigned to other facilities within the two sports clubs, while the municipal administration actively searches for rental or alternative spaces that can accommodate the needs of the child athletes and keep their training uninterrupted. This approach reflects a broader commitment to preserving youth sports opportunities even as land use and commercial development proceed in tandem.
There have been fleeting references to related legal or administrative developments in other contexts, including a mention of a court meeting in St. Petersburg. While the specifics are unclear in the current report, the note underscores how public decisions affecting sports venues sometimes intersect with broader urban governance and policy discussions across the region.