Constantin Jude Sports Hall Explained

Constantin Jude Sports Hall
Former Names:Olimpia Hall
Location:Timișoara, Romania
Coordinates:45.7463°N 21.2407°W
Built:1968
Renovated:2011
Architect:Sorin Gavra
Capacity:1,400
Tenants:BC Timișoara
BC Timba Timișoara
CSU Politehnica Timișoara

Constantin Jude Sports Hall (Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: Sala Sporturilor „Constantin Jude”) is an indoor arena in Timișoara, formerly known as Olimpia Hall (Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan: Sala Olimpia). It was designed by architect Sorin Gavra in 1968.[1] It is used as a base for local basketball, handball, volleyball and futsal teams. Initially, its seating capacity was 2,200, but after a rehabilitation in 2011 the capacity was reduced to 1,400 seats by mounting individual chairs.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Povestea bătrânei arene „Olimpia“ din Timișoara. Din 1968, rămâne sala de sport cea mai importantă din oraș . Adevărul . Both . Ștefan . 28 April 2017.
  2. Web site: Schimbare majoră în sala Constantin Jude din Timișoara. Ce upgrade primește simbolul sportului timișorean la jumătate de veac de existență . Opinia Timișoarei . Bălteanu . Daniel . 20 February 2018.