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Servet Tazegül Arena

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Broke ground
  
January 20, 2012

Capacity
  
7,500

Opened
  
2013

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Location
  
Yenişehir, Mersin, Turkey

Similar
  
Nevin Yanıt Athletics Complex, Mersin Gymnastics Hall, Mersin Tennis Complex, Tarsus City Stadium, Mersin Olympic Swimmin

The Servet Tazegül Arena (Turkish: Servet Tazegül Spor Salonu) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located at Yenişehir district of Mersin, Turkey, named in honor of the Olympic, world and European champion taekwondo practitioner Servet Tazegül (born 1988).

The construction of the building began on January 20, 2012 with the laying of foundation stone. The arena is one of the eleven new-built sports venues in Mersin to host the 2013 Mediterranean Games.With its seating capacity of 7,500 , it is one of the biggest indoor arenas in Turkey. It is situated to the south of Mersin Tennis Complex.

2013 Mediterranean Games

At 2013 Mediterranean Games, the arena hosted basketball event (men) between 17-25 June and volleyball semifinal and final events (women and men) between 27-30 June.

References

Servet Tazegül Arena Wikipedia