Halle Georges Carpentier
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Halle Georges Carpentier (French pronunciation: [al ʒɔʁʒ kaʁpɑ̃tje]) is a multi-use indoor sporting arena that is located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France. The arena can be used for multiple sporting events, including: boxing, martial arts, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, handball, fencing, basketball, and gymnastics. It is part of a sports complex that also includes a gym and football, rugby, and athletics facilities. The arena is named after the French boxing legend Georges Carpentier, and it includes a statue of the boxer in the arena's lobby, by the sculptor Brennen.
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| Location | Paris, France |
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| Coordinates | 48°49′12″N 2°22′04″E |
| Capacity | Basketball: 5,009 |
| Surface | Parquet |
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| Opened | 1960 |
| Renovated | 1988 |
| Architect | Emile Maigrot (original) Jean-Pierre Vidal (renovation) |
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| Paris Basketball (Basketball) Paris Saint-Germain (Handball) | |
The seating capacity of the arena when it is configured for basketball games is 5,009.[1]
History
The arena opened in 1960, and was then renovated in 1988. It re-opened after the 1988 renovations on 17 December 1988. The French League basketball club JSF Nanterre has used the arena to host Euroleague games. The French handball club Paris Saint-Germain has also used the arena to host EHF Champions League games.
Events
Among the events that have taken place at the arena are:
- French Badminton Open
- French Volleyball Cup
- French Women's Volleyball Cup[2]
- Georges Marrane International Handball Challenge
- Table Tennis World Cup
- 2010 World Fencing Championships
- 2010 Wheelchair Fencing World Championships
- 2015 World Jump Rope
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