was known as the Republican Stadium. 1923–1924: Red Stadium named L. Trotsky 1924–1935: Red Stadium 1936–1938: Republican Stadium named S. Kosior 1938–1941: Republican Stadium 1941; 1943–1962: Republican Stadium named N. Khrushchev (50,000 capacity in 1941; reduced to 47,756 in 1944) Occupation by National Socialist Germany 1941–1943: All-Ukrainian Stadium 1962–1979: Central Stadium (100,062 capacity in 1967) 1980–1996: Republican Stadium 1996–present: Olympic National Sports Complex (83,450 capacity in 1999; reduced to 70,050 in 2011) 1980 Summer Olympics Three Group C and three Group D matches, as well as a quarter-final were scheduled for here, a total of seven games. In the first match on 20 July, East Germany tied with Spain by a scoreline of 1–1. The one quarterfinal, held on 27 July 1980, saw East Germany thrash Iraq by the record-breaking score of 4–0 on the way to their third title. Matches at 1980 Summer Olympics Euro 2012 On 18 April 2007, Poland and Ukraine were chosen by UEFA to co-host the finals of Euro 2012, with the Olimpiyskiy Stadium set to host the final. The reconstruction of the stadium involved the demolition and rebuilding of the lower tier, a completely new west stand with a two-level press box, luxury boxes between the two tiers, the addition of a 13-storey high-rise building to the west (to house the Sheraton Kyiv Olimpiysky Hotel), and the addition of a new roof (of unique design) covering the entire seating area. The capacity of the stadium after the reconstruction is 70,050. Reconstruction began on 1 December 2008, when the winner of a tender was announced. It was scheduled to be finished in 2011. The stadium was officially opened by Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on 8 October 2011. The three Group D matches involving Sweden, a quarter-final and the final were scheduled for here (with the other matches in Group D being played at the Donbass Arena). In the first match, Ukraine beat Sweden by a scoreline of 2–1. The final, held on 1 July 2012, saw Spain thrash Italy by the record-breaking score of 4–0 on the way to their third title. Matches at Euro 2012 Concerts When international music superstars or bands come to Kyiv, their concerts are often held in this stadium, as it is the biggest in Ukraine and one of the biggest in Europe. Artists to have performed here include George Michael and Shakira. The Rolling Stones were scheduled to perform