Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall
Appearance
Location | Peristeri, Athens, Greece |
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Capacity | Indoor Arena: 8,400 (2004 Olympics) 2,305 (current) Football Pitch: 3,000 |
Construction | |
Opened | 2004 |
Construction cost | €14.7 million euros (2004 money) |
38°00′47″N 23°42′59″E / 38.01306°N 23.71639°E The Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall is an indoor arena located in Peristeri, to the west of central Athens. The hall was the site of the boxing events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.[1] The venue seated 8,400, though it had a public capacity of only 5,600 for the Olympics.
History
Since the Olympics, the facility was partially converted to a football pitch, and is also in use for gymnastics competitions.[2] Since summer of 2007, it is used as a training center by Atromitos F.C..[3]
References
- ^ 2004 Summer Olympics official report. Volume 2. p. 277.
- ^ E-tipos.com News Item.
- ^ Atromitos FC Sports Complex
External links
- Peristeri Indoor Hall @ Stadia.gr