Salle Gaston Médecin
Salle Gaston Médecin, or Salle Omnisports, is an indoor sports arena that is located in Fontvieille, Monaco near the French border. It is used to host basketball, volleyball, and handball games, judo and fencing matches, and weightlifting and gymnastics competitions. The arena is a part of the Stade Louis II multi-sports complex, and is owned by the Monaco-based multi-sports club AS Monaco.
Salle Omnisports | |
Full name | Stade Louis II Salle Omnisports Gaston Médecin |
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Location | Fontvieille, Monaco |
Coordinates | 43°43′39.38″N 7°24′56.21″E |
Capacity | 3,700 |
Surface | Parquet |
Construction | |
Opened | 1985 |
Renovated | 2014, 2015 |
Expanded | 2016 |
Tenants | |
AS Monaco |
The arena has a seating capacity of 3,700.[1]
History
The arena was originally opened in 1985 with the presence of Prince Rainier III, Was named after Gaston Medécin, a Monegasque athlete who died in 1983. The space was subject to a renovation process between 2014 and 2015 and expanded in 2016.
External links
- Stade Louis II Official Website - Salle Omnisports (in French)
- Image of the interior of Salle Gaston Médecin
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