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==History== |
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In 1981, the arena was the venue of the [[Euroleague|European Champions Cup]] [[Euroleague Final|Final]], in which [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Elite]] defeated [[Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna|Sinudyne Bologna]] 80-79.<ref>[http://www.nrg.co.il/online/archive/ART44/478.html NRG מעריב<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In February 2005, the [[2005 Davis Cup|Davis Cup]] match between [[France]] and [[Sweden]] took place in this arena. In 2014, the venue hosted the [[2014 European Fencing Championships|European Fencing Championships]]. In 2016, it hosted the [[2016 Fed Cup |
In 1981, the arena was the venue of the [[Euroleague|European Champions Cup]] [[Euroleague Final|Final]], in which [[Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.|Maccabi Elite]] defeated [[Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna|Sinudyne Bologna]] 80-79.<ref>[http://www.nrg.co.il/online/archive/ART44/478.html NRG מעריב<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In February 2005, the [[2005 Davis Cup|Davis Cup]] match between [[France]] and [[Sweden]] took place in this arena. In 2014, the venue hosted the [[2014 European Fencing Championships|European Fencing Championships]]. In 2016, it hosted the [[2016 Fed Cup|Fed Cup final]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Tennis: Czechs edge France to retain Fed Cup title|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/tennis-czechs-edge-france-to-retain-fed-cup-title|publisher=straitstimes.com|accessdate=14 November 2016}}</ref> |
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On April 3, 2009, [[President of the United States|USA President]] [[Barack Obama]] spoke to a French and German crowd at the arena, while the President was in Stasbourg for the [[2009 Strasbourg-Kehl summit]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Tom |last=Raum |coauthors= |title=Obama pledges new US relations with Europe |date=2009-04-03 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]] |url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_go_pr_wh/eu_obama |work= |pages= |accessdate=2009-04-03 |language= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406232445/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_go_pr_wh/eu_obama |archivedate=April 6, 2009 }}</ref> |
On April 3, 2009, [[President of the United States|USA President]] [[Barack Obama]] spoke to a French and German crowd at the arena, while the President was in Stasbourg for the [[2009 Strasbourg-Kehl summit]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Tom |last=Raum |coauthors= |title=Obama pledges new US relations with Europe |date=2009-04-03 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]] |url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_go_pr_wh/eu_obama |work= |pages= |accessdate=2009-04-03 |language= |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406232445/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_go_pr_wh/eu_obama |archivedate=April 6, 2009 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:53, 14 November 2016
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| Location | Strasbourg France |
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| Coordinates | 48°36′01″N 7°45′53″E / 48.600278°N 7.764722°E |
| Capacity | Basketball: 6,200 |
| Scoreboard | Yes |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 2003 |
| Tenants | |
| Strasbourg IG (Basketball) | |
Rhénus Sport is a multi-purpose arena located in Strasbourg, France. The seating capacity is 6,200 for basketball games. It is currently home to the professional French League club Strasbourg IG.
History
In 1981, the arena was the venue of the European Champions Cup Final, in which Maccabi Elite defeated Sinudyne Bologna 80-79.[1] In February 2005, the Davis Cup match between France and Sweden took place in this arena. In 2014, the venue hosted the European Fencing Championships. In 2016, it hosted the Fed Cup final.[2]
On April 3, 2009, USA President Barack Obama spoke to a French and German crowd at the arena, while the President was in Stasbourg for the 2009 Strasbourg-Kehl summit.[3]
References
- ^ NRG מעריב
- ^ "Tennis: Czechs edge France to retain Fed Cup title". straitstimes.com. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ^ Raum, Tom (2009-04-03). "Obama pledges new US relations with Europe". Yahoo! News. Archived from the original on April 6, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-03.
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