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| Hallenstadion | |
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 Hosting the Zurich Open in 2008, Ana Ivanović is seen here preparing to serve to Venus Williams |
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| Location | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Opened | July 18, 1939 |
| Renovated | 2005 |
| Architect | Architekturbüro Karl Egender - Renovation by Nussli Group |
| Capacity | 13,000 (Boxing) 14,000 (Concert) |
| Tenants | |
| Zurich Open (Tennis) (1984-2008) | |
The Hallenstadion is a multi-purpose facility, in the Swiss city of Zurich.
Designed by Bruno Giacometti, it opened on July 18, 1939, and was renovated in 2005.
The arena is located in the quarter of Oerlikon in northern Zurich and has a capacity of up to 13,000 spectators in boxing.
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[edit] Uses
[edit] Sports events
Bicycle race events were held in the Hallenstadion in its first year of service, 1939, and most years since then. The classic Zürcher 6-Tagerennen (Zurich 6-day race) began there in 1954, running on its characteristic oval of wooden boards, until the arena closed temporarily for renovation in 2004. The event is run there again now, in a more modern atmosphere.[1]
The Hallenstadion hosted the Ice Hockey World Championships in 1998, along with Basel, and is the home stadium of the Swiss ice hockey team ZSC Lions. In February 2006, it hosted semi-finals and the final of the 2006 European Men's Handball Championship.[2][3]
It had been the home of the annual Zurich Open, a WTA Tour tennis tournament that was discontinued after 25 years in 2008. On the 21 December 2010, tennis will return to the arena with an exhibition featuring Roger Federer against Rafa Nadal, for the benefit of Federer's foundation.[4]
On September 29, 2009, the Hallenstadion hosted the 2009 Victoria Cup. The game pit the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks against the Champions Hockey League title-holder, the Zurich Lions.
In April 2011, the 2011 IIHF Women's World Championship top division are being held at Hallenstadion ice rink hockey arena and at Deutweg rink (in Winterthur).
[edit] Music acts
Hallenstadion has hosted many concerts, by artists of many different genres.
[edit] Auditorium
Among many others, in August 2005 the 14th Dalai Lama gave several teachings and initiations as well as a public talk on "The Art of Happiness" open for everyone within 10 days.
The 61st FIFA Congress was held at the Hallenstadion between 31 May and 1 June 2011.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ "Geschichte [History]" (in German). Sechstagerennen Hallenstadion Zürich. http://www.sixdays-zuerich.ch/sport/geschichte.php. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- ^ "Zurich Hallenstadion". euro06.com. http://www.euro06.com/CMS_Files/518_item.asp?root_id=28&node_id=518&item_id=1377. Retrieved 26 January 2006.[dead link]
- ^ "EHF NEWS - 05.02.2006: 2006 Men's European Handball Championship". Oceania Handball Federation. February 5, 2006. http://www.oceaniahandball.org/euro06_final.html. Retrieved February 7, 2010.
- ^ https://www.credit-suisse.com/global/rogerfederer/
- ^ "Congress: working to protect the game". FIFA. 5 May 2011. http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/bodies/news/newsid=1429299.html.
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- Official web site in German
| Preceded by Tivoli Hall Ljubljana |
European Men's Handball Championship Final Venue 2006 |
Succeeded by Håkons Hall Lillehammer |
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