Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium

Coordinates: 39°52′16″N 116°28′39″E / 39.87111°N 116.47750°E / 39.87111; 116.47750
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Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium
Inside the venue during 2008 Summer Olympics
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LocationBeijing University of Technology
OwnerBeijing University of Technology
Capacity7,500
Construction
Opened2007
ArchitectSouth China University of Technology Institute of Architectural Design
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Beijing University of Technology

The Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium (simplified Chinese: 北京工业大学体育馆; traditional Chinese: 北京工業大學體育館; pinyin: Běijīng Gōngyè Dàxué Tǐyùguǎn) is an indoor arena located on the campus of the Beijing University of Technology in the Chaoyang District in Beijing, China.

The gymnasium hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics badminton and rhythmic gymnastics events.

The gymnasium seating capacity is 7,500 and has a floor space of 2700 square metres.

After the Olympic Games, it has served as a training facility for Chinese badminton teams and also as a sports and recreational activities centre for students and local communities.

The gymnasium was completed in September 2007.

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39°52′16″N 116°28′39″E / 39.87111°N 116.47750°E / 39.87111; 116.47750