The Damai Centre () is a multi-purpose
indoor arena
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located in
Dalian
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,
China
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. It was completed in 2012 for the
2013 National Games of the People's Republic of China. It hosted the
basketball
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and
gymnastics
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events. The capacity of the arena is 18,000 spectators. It was formerly known as Dalian Arena.
It is used for various events, like basketball, boxing, concerts, gymnastics, mixed martial arts and table tennis.
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became the first artist to perform at the arena during his
Believe Tour
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on 2 October 2013.
See also
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List of indoor arenas in China
The following is a list of indoor arenas in China, with a capacity of at least 4,000 spectators.
Most of the arenas in this list have multiple uses such as individual sports, team sports as well as cultural events and political events.
Current ...
References
Indoor arenas in China
Sport in Dalian
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