The Medellín Sports Coliseum is a large, multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located within the Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex in Medellín, Colombia. The coliseum is designed to host indoor sports, including basketball, volleyball, futsal, gymnastics, martial arts, and more. It also serves as a venue for concerts, cultural festivals, and exhibitions due to its versatile spaces.
The Medellín Sports Coliseum consists of several individual coliseums and arenas:
- Coliseo Iván de Bedout: Primarily used for Basketball, Volleyball, and other indoor sports. It has a seating capacity for thousands of spectators and is equipped for hosting national and international competitions.
- Coliseo de Combate Guillermo Gaviria: Dedicated to Martial arts and Combat sports, including Judo, Taekwondo, and Wrestling.
- Coliseo de Gimnasia Jorge Hugo Giraldo: A modern Gymnastics arena named after the renowned Colombian gymnast Jorge Hugo Giraldo.
- Coliseo Menor: A smaller facility often used for Futsal, community sports events, and training.
The sports base features various training equipment and specialised facilities to cater to athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all skill levels. It also offers a range of programs and services such as individual training, team practices, and competitions. The facility is staffed by experienced instructors, trainers, and coaches, who are available to assist and guide individuals in reaching their goals.
The Medellín Sports Coliseum complex is designed to host both local and international sports events and is fully equipped for multiple activities. The different arenas cater to varying event sizes, from large regional sports tournaments to smaller community gatherings.
-Multi Sports hall N1 for Basketball, Volleyball, Minifootball, and other indoor sports, 28x15 m, spectators capacity: 5000 seats
-Multi Sports hall N2 for Martial arts (Judo, Taekwondo, Wrestling), Boxing, and other combat sports, spectators capacity: 2000 seats
-Multi Sports hall N3 for Gymnastics, including Artistic gymnastics, Rhythmic gymnastics, and Trampoline, with a regulation gymnastics competition area and various gymnastics equipment, spectators capacity: 2000 seats
-Multi Sports hall N4 for Futsal, Volleyball, Handball, and smaller-scale indoor events, 25x15 m, spectators capacity: 1500 seats
Facility maintenance
Modern equipment
Lockers, showers, restrooms and changing rooms
First-aid equipment
Parking
Accessibility features
Specialised rooms
Lighting throughout the complex
Additional sports:
Minifootball
Sports training and Staff | The sports base offers a wide range of sports training programs and services to help individuals reach their goals. The sports center is fully equipped and has all the required facilities to host various tournaments and competitions. For those who simply want to get back into shape, general preparation lessons and personalized training programs are also offered.
The sports base is staffed by a team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring that visitors have a great experience. The staff includes individuals with experience and expertise in their field, who are available to assist and guide visitors as needed. |