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'''Abdi İpekçi Arena''', formerly known as '''Abdi İpekçi Sports Complex''', was a multi-purpose [[indoor arena]] located in the [[Zeytinburnu]] district of [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]], situated just outside the [[Walls of Constantinople|ancient city walls]], in [[Yedikule]]. Designed in 1979, and opened in 1989, after several years of interrupted construction, it is named after the renowned [[Turkish people|Turkish]] journalist [[Abdi İpekçi]].
'''Abdi İpekçi Arena''', formerly known as '''Abdi İpekçi Sports Complex''', was a multi-purpose [[indoor arena]] located in the [[Zeytinburnu]] district of [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]], situated just outside the [[Walls of Constantinople|ancient city walls]], in [[Yedikule]]. Designed in 1979, and opened in 1989, after several years of interrupted construction, it is named after the renowned [[Turkish people|Turkish]] journalist [[Abdi İpekçi]].


After the 2016/2017 season, the hall was closed and demolished in early 2017.<ref>https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/sporarena/abdi-ipekci-yikiliyor-40416893</ref> In their place, a basketball training and performance center is to be built.<ref>http://www.potamanya.com/abdi-ipekci-spor-salonu-efsanesi-yeni-bir-boyut-kazaniyor/</ref> Basketball teams [[Anadolu Efes S.K.|Anadolu Efes]] and [[Galatasaray]] have been playing their games since the 2017/18 season at [[Sinan Erdem Dome]]. Galatasaray also plans to move into a newly built own arena in the coming years.<ref>http://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/397567/galatasaray-building-new-arena/</ref>
After the 2016/2017 season, the hall was closed and demolished in early 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/sporarena/abdi-ipekci-yikiliyor-40416893|title=Abdi İpekçi yıkılıyor!|publisher=|accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref> In their place, a basketball training and performance center is to be built.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.potamanya.com/abdi-ipekci-spor-salonu-efsanesi-yeni-bir-boyut-kazaniyor/|title=- "Abdi İpekçi Spor Salonu" Efsanesi, Yeni Bir Boyut Kazanıyor|date=19 January 2018|publisher=|accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref> Basketball teams [[Anadolu Efes S.K.|Anadolu Efes]] and [[Galatasaray]] have been playing their games since the 2017/18 season at [[Sinan Erdem Dome]]. Galatasaray also plans to move into a newly built own arena in the coming years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/397567/galatasaray-building-new-arena/|title=Galatasaray building a new arena - Eurohoops|date=8 February 2017|publisher=|accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref>


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
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Some of the notable events, which took place in the arena are:
Some of the notable events, which took place in the arena are:
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* [[1991–92 FIBA European League|1992]] [[EuroLeague|FIBA European League]] [[1992 EuroLeague Final Four|Final Four]]<ref name="European League 1991-92">[http://www.linguasport.com/baloncesto/internacional/clubes/c1/C1_92.htm European League 1991-92]</ref>
* [[1991–92 FIBA European League|1992]] [[EuroLeague|FIBA European League]] [[1992 EuroLeague Final Four|Final Four]]<ref name="European League 1991-92">{{cite web|url=http://www.linguasport.com/baloncesto/internacional/clubes/c1/C1_92.htm|title=European League 1991-92|website=www.linguasport.com|accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref>
* [[1994–95 FIBA European Cup|1995]] [[FIBA Saporta Cup|FIBA European Cup]] Final<ref name="European Cup 1994-95">[http://www.linguasport.com/baloncesto/internacional/clubes/c2/C2_95.htm European Cup 1994-95]</ref>
* [[1994–95 FIBA European Cup|1995]] [[FIBA Saporta Cup|FIBA European Cup]] Final<ref name="European Cup 1994-95">{{cite web|url=http://www.linguasport.com/baloncesto/internacional/clubes/c2/C2_95.htm|title=European Cup 1994-95|website=www.linguasport.com|accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref>
* 1996 [[FIBA EuroStars]] <ref>[http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_3-I9xIK,H52ZNfYSgahgJ0.inplayer_on.inteam_on.intext_on.infoto_on.search_Eurostars.x_22.y_15.coid_3rjj4e4LJGkCSYEYR3V0E0.html EuroStars 1996 - Istanbul]</ref>
* 1996 [[FIBA EuroStars]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_3-I9xIK,H52ZNfYSgahgJ0.inplayer_on.inteam_on.intext_on.infoto_on.search_Eurostars.x_22.y_15.coid_3rjj4e4LJGkCSYEYR3V0E0.html|title=FIBA Europe|website=www.fibaeurope.com|accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref>
* 1997 [[Girl Power! Live in Istanbul]]
* 1997 [[Girl Power! Live in Istanbul]]
* 2001 [[Depeche Mode]] concert [[Exciter Tour]]
* 2001 [[Depeche Mode]] concert [[Exciter Tour]]

Revision as of 19:13, 26 March 2018

Abdi İpekçi Arena
Abdi İpekçi Arena's exterior (2012)
Map
Former namesAbdi İpekçi Sports Complex
Location10. Yıl Caddesi, Kazlıçeşme, Zeytinburnu, Istanbul
Coordinates40°59′49″N 28°55′10″E / 40.99694°N 28.91944°E / 40.99694; 28.91944
OwnerTBF
CapacityBasketball: 12,270
Construction
Opened1989; 35 years ago (1989)
Closed2017
Demolished2018
ArchitectRagıp Buluç
Ziya Tanalı
Ercan Yener
Tenants
Anadolu Efes
Galatasaray Odeabank
Galatasaray Istanbul
Demolition of the arena, February 2018

Abdi İpekçi Arena, formerly known as Abdi İpekçi Sports Complex, was a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, Turkey, situated just outside the ancient city walls, in Yedikule. Designed in 1979, and opened in 1989, after several years of interrupted construction, it is named after the renowned Turkish journalist Abdi İpekçi.

After the 2016/2017 season, the hall was closed and demolished in early 2018.[1] In their place, a basketball training and performance center is to be built.[2] Basketball teams Anadolu Efes and Galatasaray have been playing their games since the 2017/18 season at Sinan Erdem Dome. Galatasaray also plans to move into a newly built own arena in the coming years.[3]

Facilities

The arena has an audience seating capacity of 12,270. It hosts national and international sports events, such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and weightlifting, as well as concerts and congresses, among other events. The facility contains a multi-faced visual scoreboard, six online-system counters, four locker rooms, two internet rooms, a press room, two multi-purpose offices, VIP rooms, etc. Its parking lot has a capacity of 1,500 cars.

Events

The professional basketball teams of Galatasaray men's basketball team and Galatasaray women's basketball team play their Turkish League home matches since the 2009–10 season in the Abdi İpekçi Arena.

Some of the notable events, which took place in the arena are:

References

  1. ^ "Abdi İpekçi yıkılıyor!". Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  2. ^ "- "Abdi İpekçi Spor Salonu" Efsanesi, Yeni Bir Boyut Kazanıyor". 19 January 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Galatasaray building a new arena - Eurohoops". 8 February 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  4. ^ "European League 1991-92". www.linguasport.com. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  5. ^ "European Cup 1994-95". www.linguasport.com. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  6. ^ "FIBA Europe". www.fibaeurope.com. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
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