Krachtsportgebouw
Krachtsportgebouw ([krɑxt.spɔrt.ɣəˈbɑu̯], "strength sport building") was a multi-purpose sports arena located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Known during the 1928 Summer Olympics as the Wrestling Pavilion, it hosted the wrestling, boxing, and weightlifting events.
Krachtsportgebouw was designed by architect Jan Wils. It could accommodate 2,840 people seated and 1,794 standing and included a shower, 15 dressing rooms, and an administrative office.
References[]
- 1928 Summer Olympic official report. pp. 200–1, 205.
Coordinates: 52°20′36″N 4°51′24″E / 52.343196°N 4.856771°E
Categories:
- Venues of the 1928 Summer Olympics
- Olympic boxing venues
- Olympic weightlifting venues
- Olympic wrestling venues
- Sports venues in Amsterdam
- Dutch sports venue stubs
- Summer Olympic venue stubs