Boris Trajkovski Sports Center
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The Boris Trajkovski Sports Center (Macedonian: Спортски центар Борис Трајковски, romanized: Sportski centar Boris Trajkovski) in Skopje is a multi-functional indoor sports arena. It is located in the Karpoš Municipality of Skopje, North Macedonia.
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Former names | Boris Trajkovski Sports Hall |
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Location | Skopje, North Macedonia |
Coordinates | 42.0098°N 21.4039°E / 42.0098; 21.4039 |
Owner | City of Skopje |
Operator | SC Boris Trajkovski |
Capacity | 10,000 (6,500 fixed + 3,500 removable seats) |
Construction | |
Broke ground | June 2004 |
Opened | 22 May 2008 |
Construction cost | € 17 million |
Architect | Mavrovoproekt |
Tenants | |
North Macedonia national basketball team North Macedonia men's national handball team North Macedonia national volleyball team |
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It is named after the former president, Boris Trajkovski, who died in a plane crash in 2004. It has a maximum seating capacity of 7,000 for handball, 7,500 for basketball and 10,000 for concerts. The venue also contains four restaurants and a sports bar. The arena is home to the North Macedonia national basketball team (men and women), North Macedonia men's national handball team (men and women) and North Macedonia national volleyball team (men and women).