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Philippos Amiridis Indoor Hall

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Philippos Amiridis Indoor Hall
Xanthi Arena
Map
LocationXanthi, Greece
OwnerCity of Xanthi
Capacity5,000[1]
SurfaceParquet
Opened2000
Tenants
Xanthi B.C.

Xanthi Arena, AKA Philippos Amiridis Arena is an indoor sporting arena that is located in the city of Xanthi, in the region of Western Thrace, Greece. The arena can be used for both basketball and volleyball games. Its capacity is 5,000 people. The arena is named after Philippos Amiridis, a popular mayor of Xanthi, who died in 1999. The arena is owned by the municipality of Xanthi.

History

The arena was used as the home arena of the professional basketball team Xanthi B.C. of the Greek 2nd Division. It has also hosted games of the Greek national team, both in basketball and volleyball. The 2001 Greek Volleyball Cup Final Four, and the 2008-09 Greek Basketball All Star Game also took place at the arena.

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