Oval Lingotto
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Torino Oval Lingotto is an indoor arena in Turin, Italy. It was built for use at the 2006 Winter Olympics, during which it hosted speed skating events.[1] It has a capacity of 8,500 spectators and was designed by the global Sports Architects Populous with Studio Zoppini Associati of Milan
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Location | Turin, Italy |
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Coordinates | 45°1′39″N 7°39′36″E |
Owner | City of Turin |
Capacity | 8,500 |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 2003 |
Opened | 2005 |
Architect | HOK Sport Studio Zoppini |
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After Olympic competition at the venue concluded on 25 February 2006, plans for the structure now include use for fairs and exhibitions in connection with the Lingotto exhibition centre. It will also be able to accommodate 2,000 spectators for ice skating events, however, the venue has remained iceless since 2007.[2]