Kalev Sports Hall

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Kalev Sports Hall
Korvpalli Häll (The Cradle of Basketball)
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Kalev Sports Hall in 2011
Kalev Sports Hall
Location Tallinn, Estonia
Owner Republic of Estonia
OperatorCity of Tallinn
Capacity 1,780
Field size45,4m x 33,15m
Construction
Opened1962
Renovated2011, [1] 2017
Construction cost400,000  Rbls (equivalent to US$360,000 at the time)
ArchitectPeeter Tarvas & Uno Tölpus
Tenants
BC Kalev/Cramo
Tallinna Kalev

Kalev Sports Hall (Estonian : Kalevi spordihall) is a multi-purpose arena in Estonia. It was built in 1962 and holds up to 1,780 people (all-seater). [2]

It generally hosts basketball games, but also trainings and minor-league competitions for volleyball, athletics, futsal, tennis and gymnastics.

It's located in Juhkentali, a subdistrict of Kesklinn (central town).

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References

  1. "Uuenenud Kalevi halli on sel hooajal kodusaaliks mõlemale Kalevile. Õhtuleht Online. 24 August 2011. Accessed 7 may 2012. (in Estonian)
  2. Kalevi Spordihall at basket.ee

Coordinates: 59°25′38″N24°45′38″E / 59.42722°N 24.76056°E / 59.42722; 24.76056