Tarsus Arena

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Tarsus Arena
Tarsus Spor Salonu
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Tarsus Arena (April 2015).
Tarsus Arena
Location Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey
Coordinates 36°54′50″N34°53′14″E / 36.91389°N 34.88722°E / 36.91389; 34.88722 Coordinates: 36°54′50″N34°53′14″E / 36.91389°N 34.88722°E / 36.91389; 34.88722
OwnerYouth Services and Sports Directoriate of Mersin
Capacity 1,500
Opened1990;31 years ago (1990)
Tenants
Tarsus Belediyespor women's basketball

The Tarsus Arena (Turkish : Tarsus Spor Salonu) is a multi-sport indoor arena at Tarsus in Mersin Province, Turkey. Built in 1990, it is owned by the Youth Services and Sports Directoriate of Mersin and has a seating capacity of 1,500. [1] It was renovated and modernized for use by the 2013 Mediterranean Games. [2]

The venue is situated next to the Tarsus City Stadium. It is suitable for events of badminton, basketball, boxing, karate, volleyball, wrestling etc. [1] The arena is home to Tarsus Belediyespor women's basketball team, which plays in the Turkish Women's Basketball League (TKBL). [2] [3] [4] During the 2013 Mediterranean Games, the arena hosted boxing competitions on June 21–23. [5]

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