
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
| Location: | University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium, 30 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China |
| Design: | The design of the gym integrates all the concepts of Beijing Olympics- Green Olympics, Technology Olympics and Cultural Olympics. Figuring as the stripe in the judo and taekwondo sports and appearing with the regular and rhythmical changes, the gym embodies both power and exquisite beauty, which represents the Chinese culture centered on harmony and golden mean. Its ruby red metal-light roof is consistent with the campus culture of the University of Science and Technology Beijing which is greatly honored as the cradle for talents on iron and steel. As the gym uses a high-tech optical catheter lighting system that may enlighten the inside in the energy-saving way, you will enjoy the charm of nature here. |
| Other sports at this venue: | Good Luck Beijing 2007 JUDO Open in 2007 and Good Luck Beijing 2008 International Taekwondo Invitational Tournament in 2008 Judo and Taekwondo event of the 29th Olympic Games in 2008 Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Rugby event of Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games |
| Total land surface: | 24,662 sq m |
| Spectator capacity: | Over 5,000 |
| Year opened: | 2007 |
| Post-Games use: | The Gym will serve as a comprehensive indoor center for various sports activities, aquatics and fitness training, and will also be suitable for indoor athletic competitions. |
| Note: | source: http://www.beijing2008.cn, Sports Present of Venue |