Yaşar Doğu Sports Hall (Turkish: Yaşar Doğu Spor Salonu) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the Tekkeköy district of Samsun Province, Turkey. Named in honor of renowned Turkish sport wrestler Yaşar Doğu (1913–1961), the sports hall was opened end March 2013.
History
The arena is situated at Sanayi Mah. in Tekkeköy. The construction began in July 2011 and cost ₺35 million (approx. US$19.5 million), of which 80% was financed by Youth and Sports General Directoriate in Ankara and the remaining 20% by Samsun Metropolitan Municipality. The building covers an area of 8,500 m2 (91,000 sq ft) within a ground of 50,000 m2 (540,000 sq ft). It has a total seating capacity consisting of 7,500 for spectators, 500 at moving grandstand and 300 for press. The complex houses also four big training halls, two squash halls, six big locker rooms, administrative, medical and social facilities.[1]
The arena's first event hosted was an international Judo tournament organized by the International Judo Federation (IJF).[2] In April and May 2013, music concerts for young people and a music festival will take place at the venue. An international amateur boxing tournament was scheduled to be realized in June 2013. It will host on July 4–14 2013 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship for Women Division A events.[1][3]