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'''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 [[LNB Pro A|French League]] club [[Strasbourg IG]].
'''Rhénus Sport''' (originally '''Hall Rhénus''', also known as '''Rhénus Sport Arena''' and '''Arena de la SIG''') 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 [[LNB Pro A|French League]] club [[Strasbourg IG]].


==History==
==History==
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>
The arena opened around 1974. 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>


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 |title=Obama pledges new US relations with Europe |date=2009-04-03 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]] |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_go_pr_wh/eu_obama |accessdate=2009-04-03 |url-status=dead |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 |title=Obama pledges new US relations with Europe |date=2009-04-03 |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]] |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_go_pr_wh/eu_obama |accessdate=2009-04-03 |url-status=dead |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>


In 2018, it was announced the arena would undergo major renovations, beginning in summer 2019. Renovations will include expanding the arena's capacity to 8,071 in the first phase.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/grand-est/bas-rhin/strasbourg-0/strasbourg-future-arena-sig-qui-remplacera-rhenus-sport-sera-livree-ete-2021-1581601.html |title=Strasbourg : la future Arena de la SIG, qui remplacera le Rhénus Sport, devrait être livrée à l'été 2021 |language=French |trans-title=Strasbourg: the future SIG Arena, which will replace the Rhénus Sport, should be delivered in the summer of 2021 |last1=Chanel |first1=Marc |last2= |first2= |date=26 November 2018 |website=[[France 3]] |publisher=[[France Télévisions]] |access-date=20 May 2020|archive-url=http://archive.vn/wdf1c |archive-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> The project is estimated to cost 40 million euros. Naming rights have been secured by [[Crédit Mutuel]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/fiba-champions-league/951251/plan-set-for-the-new-sig-strasbourg-arena/ |title=Plan set for the new SIG Strasbourg arena |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=18 October 2019 |website=Eurohoops |publisher= |access-date=20 May 2020|archive-url=http://archive.is/tGI7P |archive-date=20 May 2020}}</ref> The project was estimated to be completed by summer 2021, opening as the Crédit Mutuel Forum. However, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic|coronavirus pandemic]], completion end in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.20minutes.fr/strasbourg/2657527-20191122-strasbourg-sig-arena-fin-2022-debut-2023 |title=Strasbourg : La SIG Arena, c’est pour « fin 2022, début 2023 » |language=French |trans-title=Strasbourg: The SIG Arena is for "late 2022, early 2023" |last1=Gagnepain |first1=Thibaut |last2= |first2= |date=22 November 2019 |website=[[20 minutes (France)|20 minutes]] |publisher=[[Schibsted]] |access-date=20 May 2020|archive-url=http://archive.is/QiMPD |archive-date=20 May 2020}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Rhénus Sport}}
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*{{in lang|fr}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20160115132703/http://www.strasbourg.eu/fr/fiche-lieu/-/CusPlaceAssetFOPortlet_WAR_Cusallhook?_CusPlaceAssetFOPortlet_WAR_Cusallhook_cusPlaceAssetId=47722 Info from the web site of Strasbourg]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160115132703/http://www.strasbourg.eu/fr/fiche-lieu/-/CusPlaceAssetFOPortlet_WAR_Cusallhook?_CusPlaceAssetFOPortlet_WAR_Cusallhook_cusPlaceAssetId=47722 Info from the web site of Strasbourg] {{in lang|fr}}

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Revision as of 04:37, 21 May 2020

48°36′01″N 7°45′53″E / 48.600278°N 7.764722°E / 48.600278; 7.764722

Rhénus Sport
Interior of the arena (c.2013)
Map
Former namesHall Rhénus (1974-2001)
Address17 Boulevard de Dresde
67000 Strasbourg, France
LocationContades
Capacity6,200
Construction
Opened1974
Renovated
  • 1987
  • 2001
  • 2017
  • 2019-21
Tenants
Strasbourg IG (Pro A) (1994-present)

Rhénus Sport (originally Hall Rhénus, also known as Rhénus Sport Arena and Arena de la SIG) 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

The arena opened around 1974. 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]

In 2018, it was announced the arena would undergo major renovations, beginning in summer 2019. Renovations will include expanding the arena's capacity to 8,071 in the first phase.[4] The project is estimated to cost 40 million euros. Naming rights have been secured by Crédit Mutuel.[5] The project was estimated to be completed by summer 2021, opening as the Crédit Mutuel Forum. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, completion end in 2023.[6]

External links

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References

  1. ^ NRG מעריב
  2. ^ "Tennis: Czechs edge France to retain Fed Cup title". straitstimes.com. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Chanel, Marc (26 November 2018). "Strasbourg : la future Arena de la SIG, qui remplacera le Rhénus Sport, devrait être livrée à l'été 2021" [Strasbourg: the future SIG Arena, which will replace the Rhénus Sport, should be delivered in the summer of 2021]. France 3 (in French). France Télévisions. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Plan set for the new SIG Strasbourg arena". Eurohoops. 18 October 2019. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  6. ^ Gagnepain, Thibaut (22 November 2019). "Strasbourg : La SIG Arena, c'est pour « fin 2022, début 2023 »" [Strasbourg: The SIG Arena is for "late 2022, early 2023"]. 20 minutes (in French). Schibsted. Archived from the original on 20 May 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.


Preceded by FIBA European Champions Cup
Final Venue
1981 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Fed Cup
Final Venue
2016 		Succeeded by
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