- Source: Kalev Sports Hall
Kalev Sports Hall (Estonian: Kalevi spordihall) is a multi-purpose arena in Estonia. It was built in 1962 and holds up to 1,780 people (all-seater).
It generally hosts basketball games, but also trainings and minor-league competitions for volleyball, athletics, futsal, tennis and gymnastics.
It's located in Juhkentali, a subdistrict of Kesklinn (central town).
History
Kalev Sports Hall was built in 1962 and it was opened in 24. November 1962. It architects are Peeter Tarvas and Uno Tölpus. During the time when Kalev Sports Hall was the largest sports halls in Tallinn, there was organized many other events such as dance tournaments and entertainment.
During the time when Kalev hall was the largest hall in Tallinn, there was hosted many events and competitions. Still mostly it was used for hosting sporting events. It has remained in history as a basketball hall, several legendary games have been held there, where the best basketball players in the world of their time have played. One of the most legendary basketball games played there was in 26 August 1970 when the Estonian SSR team won USA team 88:82. In 1991, Kalev won the Soviet Union Championship defeating Leningrad Spartak in the final which was held in Kalev Sports Hall.
See also
List of indoor arenas in Estonia
References
External links
Official website
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