Olympic Stadium (Moscow arena)
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Olympic Stadium, known locally as the Olimpiisky, is a large indoor arena located in Moscow, Russia. It was built for the 1980 Summer Olympics and hosted the basketball and boxing events. A part of the Olimpiisky Sports Complex, it makes up one architectural ensemble with another venue, constructed at the same time, the Swimming Pool. The venue is so large that up to 80,000 people can occupy its space. It has hosted the Davis Cup finals on several occasions, and is the home of the Kremlin Cup tournament. When smaller indoor sports are held at the venue, such as tennis or basketball, only 1/4th of the floor space is used. Capacity at this configuration can vary between 10,000 and 16,000 people.
The arena hosted the 1999 FIBA EuroStars game[1] and the 2005 Euroleague Final Four[2].
[edit] Eurovision 2009
The Olympic Stadium are the curently chosen venue for Eurovision Song Contest 2009.
[edit] Notes
[edit] External links
- (Russian) Official website of the Olympiisky Sports Complex
- Information on venue
- Info from Euroleague.net
| Preceded by Exhibition Hall Düsseldorf |
Davis Cup Final Venue 1994 - 1995 |
Succeeded by Mässan Hall Malmö |
| Preceded by Max Schmeling Halle Berlin |
FIBA Euro All star game Venue 1999 |
Succeeded by Final Venue |
| Preceded by Yad Eliyahu Sports Hall Tel Aviv |
Euroleague Final Venue 2005 |
Succeeded by Sazka Arena Prague |
| Preceded by Sibamac Arena Bratislava |
Davis Cup Final Venue 2006 |
Succeeded by 'Memorial Coliseum Portland |
| Preceded by Belgrade Arena Belgrade |
Eurovision Song Contest Venue 2009 |
Succeeded by TBA |
