Along with the Radical Park, the Youth Arena will be one of the greatest 2016 RIO Legacies. Both integrate Deodoro Olympic Park, a project by the Brazilian architecture office Vigliecca & Associados. During the games, it will stage the Women’s Basketball competitions, Modern Pentathlon Fencing and Wheelchair Fencing. Once a legacy, it will be used as an education and training center for athletes.

© Leonardo Finotti

Architects: Vigliecca & Associados

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Area: 14300.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Leonardo Finotti, Ministério do Esporte

Olympic And Paralympic Modalities: Women's Basketball, Modern Pentathlon Fencing and Wheelchair Fencing
Main Dimensions: 106 m x 87 m x 20 m in height; largest internal span: 66.5m; interior height: 17.75 m

Capacity: 5000 seats

Permanent Seats: 2000

Temporary Seats: 3000

© Leonardo Finotti

Along with the Radical Park, the Youth Arena will be one of the greatest 2016 RIO Legacies. Both integrate Deodoro Olympic Park, a project by the Brazilian architecture office Vigliecca & Associados. During the games, it will stage the Women’s Basketball competitions, Modern Pentathlon Fencing and Wheelchair Fencing. Once a legacy, it will be used as a...