Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium
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The Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium is an indoor arena located on the campus of the Beijing University of Technology
in the Chaoyang District
in Beijing
, China
.
The gymnasium hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics
badminton
and rhythmic gymnastics
events.
The gymnasium seating capacity is 7,500 and has a floor space of 24,000 square metres.
After the Olympic Games, it has served as a training facility for Chinese badminton teams and also as a sports and recreational activities centre for students and local communities.
The gymnasium was completed in September 2007.
Beijing University of Technology
Beijing University of Technology , also called Beijing Polytechnic University or Bei Gong Da , is recognized as one of the Project 211 universities...
in the Chaoyang District
Chaoyang District, Beijing
Chaoyang District is a district of Beijing, China.Chaoyang is home to the majority of Beijing's many foreign embassies, the well-known Sanlitun bar street, as well as Beijing's growing CBD. The Olympic Park, built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, is also in Chaoyang...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
China
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.
The gymnasium hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
badminton
Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Badminton competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9 to August 17 at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium.-Qualification:The qualification for 2008 Summer Olympics began from May 2007 until April 2008...
and rhythmic gymnastics
Gymnastics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, three different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline. The artistic gymnastics events were held at the Beijing National Indoor Stadium on August 9–19. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at the Beijing...
events.
The gymnasium seating capacity is 7,500 and has a floor space of 24,000 square metres.
After the Olympic Games, it has served as a training facility for Chinese badminton teams and also as a sports and recreational activities centre for students and local communities.
The gymnasium was completed in September 2007.