Hellinikon Fencing Hall Explained

Hellinikon Fencing Hall
Nickname:Hellinikon Indoor Olympic Fencing Hall
Location:Hellinikon, Athens, Greece
Coordinates:37.8954°N 23.7228°W
Opened:July 30, 2004
Demolished:2022
Owner:Olympic Properties S.A.
Operator:Olympic Properties S.A.
Seating Capacity:Basketball

5,000
Fencing: 5,000

The Hellinikon Fencing Hall was a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena that was located adjacent to the Hellinikon Olympic Arena, in Hellinikon, Athens, Greece. The venue was part of the Hellinikon Events Hall of the Hellinikon Olympic Complex. It was demolished in 2022.[1]

History

The facility was officially opened on July 30, 2004. It hosted the fencing matches at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The facility seated 3,800 for the preliminary matches, and 5,000 for the final matches. During the 2004 Summer Paralympic Games, the Fencing Hall was the venue for wheelchair fencing.

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  1. Web site: Newsroom . Ελληνικό: Ξεκίνησε η κατεδάφιση τριών κτηρίων στη Λεωφόρο Ποσειδώνος . 2022-06-11 . www.ieidiseis.gr . el-gr.