What was the 2012 Olympic arena?
Basketball Arena
Basketball Arena (London) The Basketball Arena for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Paralympics was located in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London.
Why is it called the Copper Box arena?
Originally known as the Multi-use Arena or Handball Arena, the venue was renamed the Copper Box in January 2012, to better reflect the look of the building.
What will the Handball Arena be used for after the Olympics?
After the Games, the sustainable Arena will become a multi-sports venue with retractable seating for around 6,000 spectators and flexible facilities catering for training and competition at all levels for indoor sports including: Basketball; Wheelchair Basketball; Boxing; Handball; Badminton; Judo; Netball; Futsal and …
What sport is played at the Copper Box Arena?
With retractable seating for up to 7,500 spectators, the Arena can host a wide range of different sports and activities including basketball, wheelchair basketball, handball, volleyball, netball, fencing, badminton, gymnastics and much more.
What sport is at Copper arena?
What happened to the Copperbox?
Between January and July 2020, the Copper Box Arena was used as the home venue for the London Royal Ravens, an eSports team taking part in the inaugural Call of Duty League.
What is copper box?
A sporting venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games The Handball Arena, or Copper Box, is one of only four permanent venues in London’s Olympic Park and the third largest indoor arena in London. With the Games over, it will become a community resource for sports and events.
In which city did the 2012 Olympic Games take place?
London 2012
The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in East London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues.
Where was the Olympic handball tournament held in 2012?
The handball tournaments at the 2012 Olympic Games in London was held from 28 July to 12 August in the Olympic Park. Preliminary rounds and the quarter-finals were held in the Copper Box while the semi-finals and final took place in the larger Basketball Arena.
Where was the Olympic Park in London 2012?
The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in East London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues. Up to 180,000 spectators a day entered the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the principal focus of Olympic activity.
Who are the gold medal winners in handball?
Medals were awarded in a men’s tournament and a women’s tournament. The gold medals were won by France (men) and Norway (women).