Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre

Infobox Stadium
stadium_name = Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre
nickname = Palais de sports


fullname =
location = Polemidia, Limassol
coordinates = 34°42′50.96″N, 32°59′56.56″E
broke_ground = November 2002
built = 2002 - 2005
opened =
renovated =
expanded =
closed =
demolished =
owner = Cyprus Sport Organisation - CSO (Greek: Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Αθλητισμού)
operator =
surface = Versatile
construction_cost = 8,500,000 CYP
architect = THEOCHARIS DAVID, FAIA
structural engineer = KAL ENGINEERING
services engineer = M-E Engineers
general_contractor= CYBARCO
project_manager = Lysandros Kyriakou
main_contractors =
former_names =
tenants = No Regular Tenants
seating_capacity = 6,255
dimensions = 80m x 80m

The Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Centre [ [http://www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy/sports/english/index.html Palais des Sports ] ] is the biggest and the most imposing multi dynamic indoor athletic arena in Cyprus. It is named after the late president of Cyprus Mr Spyros Kyprianou.

This project was conducted by the Cyprus Sports Organisation and was constructed north of the city of Limassol near Polemidia and by the side of Limassol - Troodos road. Construction of the project began in late 2002 and was completed at the end of 2005 at a total cost of approximately CY£8.5 million.

The centre already hosted major sports events like the FIBA Europe all-star game in 2006 and 2007. It also played host to the Cyprus Rally headquarters in 2005 and 2006. The arena itself hosted the media and rally organisers while the parking lot was the area for the competing WRC teams.

The arena is also expected to host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008. The shuttle of the centre can host more than 6,255 spectators and at least 42 wheelchair spots. Moreover, the centre is used especially for the sport events of local schools in Limassol greater area.

References

External links

* [http://www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy/sports/english/index.html Official website]

succession box
title=Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Venue
before="Ahoy"
"Rotterdam
after=-
years=2008