Nilson Nelson Gymnasium
The Nilson Nelson Gymnasium (Ginásio Nilson Nelson) is an indoor sporting arena used mostly for volleyball located in Brasília, Brazil, which is near the Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha. Both are part of the Ayrton Senna Sports Complex. The capacity of the arena is 11,105 spectators and it was built in 1973. It is one of the arenas used by the Universo Basketball team.
| Full name | Arena BRB Nilson Nelson |
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| Former names | Ginásio de Esportes Presidente Médici |
| Location | Brasília, Brazil |
| Coordinates | 15°46′59″S 47°54′11″W |
| Owner | Federal District |
| Operator | Distrito Federal Sports Departament |
| Capacity | 24,286 seats (1973–2008) 16,600 seats (2008–2016) 11,105 seats (2017–present) |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 21 April 1973 |
| Renovated | 2008 |
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The hall was designed by Cláudio Cianciarullo and opened on April 21, 1973. From 1973 to 2008, the arena had a capacity of 24,286 seats. In 2008, the multi-purpose arena was renovated and reduced the spectator capacity to 11,105 seats. It is used mainly for indoor sports, and was the secondary venue at 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup.
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