Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium

The Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium : The Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium is an indoor arena situated in the campus of the University of Science and Technology Beijing . At the twenty-ninth Summer Games to be held in Beijing , the judo and taekwondo events will be held in this Gymnasium .

Location of the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium : The Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium is located in the campus of the University of Science and Technology in Haidian District in Beijing . Zhongguancun, Peking University, Tsinghua University, Beijing Language and Cultural University, Yuanmingyuan or Old Summer Palace, Summer Palace and Renmin University of China are the various travel destinations in Haidian District . 365 Inn, Beijing Xiaoxitian Inn, Shangri-la Hotel, Jade Palace Hotel, Century Golden Resources Hotel, L'accueil Residence, Beijing Huandao Boya Hotel, Beijing Friendship Hotel, Fragrant Hill Golden Resources Commerce Hotel, Tianhong Plaza Hotel are some hotels near the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium .

Description of the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium : The Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium consists of a main Gymnasium and comprehensive facility. The gymnasium has been designed by the Tsinghua University Architectural Design & Research Institute. The construction of the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium has been started in October, 2005. The gymnasium is expected to be completed by August, 2007. After the Summer Games, the Gymnasium will be turned into a comprehensive indoor center for various sports activities, aquatics and fitness training. The gymnasium will also be suitable for indoor athletic competitions.

Area and Capacity of the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium : The venue covers an area of 2.38 hectares. The total floor space covered by the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium will be 24,662 square meters. The capacity of the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium will be of 8,024 spectators during the Summer Games. Among these seats, 3,956 seats are temporary.