The Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center (Greek: Αθλητικό Κέντρο "Σπύρος Κυπριανού"), also known as Spyros Kyprianou Sports Centre, Spyros Kyprianou Arena and Palais des sports, is an indoor arena located in Kato Polemidia, a district of Limassol in Cyprus. Opened in late 2005, it is named after the late president of Cyprus, Spyros Kyprianou.

Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center

Spyros Kyprianou Arena, Palais des sports
Location	Kato Polemidia, Limassol, Cyprus
Coordinates	34°42′50.96″N 32°59′56.56″E
Owner	Cyprus Sport Organisation (Greek: Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Αθλητισμού)
Capacity	6,255
Field size	80m x 80m
Surface	Versatile
Construction
Broke ground	November 2002
Built	2002–2005
Opened	2005
Construction cost	CYP 8,5 million (EUR 14,5 million)
Architect	Theocharis David, FAIA
Project manager	Lysandros Kyriakou
Structural engineer	Kal Engineering
Services engineer	M-E Engineers
General contractor	CYBARCO
Tenants
AEK Karava VC Aris Limassol BC (women) Nea Salamis VC

History

This project was conducted by the Cyprus Sports Organisation and was constructed north of the city of Limassol near Kato Polemidia and by the side of Limassol–Troodos road. Construction of the project began in late 2002 and was completed at the end of 2005 at a total cost of approximately CY£8.5 million.[1][2]

Events

The centre already hosted major sports events like the FIBA Europe all-star game in 2006 and 2007. It also played host to the Cyprus Rally headquarters in 2005 and 2006. The arena itself hosted the media and rally organisers while the parking lot was the area for the competing WRC teams.

The arena hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2008.[3] The shuttle of the centre can host more than 6,255 spectators and at least 42 wheelchair spots. Moreover, the centre is used especially for the sport events of local schools in Limassol greater area.[4]

The arena will host one group stage of the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket.[5] For that purpose, plans to expand the arena's capacity from 6,700 to a 9,600 seater have been approved.[6][7]

References

External links

• Media related to Spyros Kiprianou Sports Centre Limassol at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website