Most Exicting Venues of Beijing Olympics 2008

The indoor arena slated to host the Olympic basketball tournament is part of a larger athletic complex, including Wukesong Sports Center Baseball Field and other commercial facilities.

Covering an area of 168,000 sq m, the gymnasium has three floors underground and four floors aboveground, with capacity for 18,000 spectators.

Entering Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium, one first notices the funnel-shaped LED display system. It is the first set of comprehensive displays in China that is able to meet the demands of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Not only are the standards met for basketball games, the LED system is also capable of being used for theatrical performances, real-time broadcasts and background imagery.

Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center