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The Krešimir Ćosić Hall ( hr, Dvorana Krešimir Ćosić) is a multi-purpose indoor sports ''Dvorani na Višnjiku ime Krešimira Ćosića''
Former name of the arena was Sportski centar Višnjik ( en, Višnjik Sports Center). The arena's nickname is "Peka", which is a traditional
The arena was used as one of the venues during the 2009 World Men's Handball Championship. Also, the
Official siteVenue informationGradovi domaćini - Svjetsko prvenstvo u rukometu 2009.
Indoor arenas in Croatia Basketball venues in Croatia Handball venues in Croatia Sports venues completed in 2008 Sport in Zadar KK Zadar 2008 establishments in Croatia Hall, Krešimir Ćosić {{croatia-sports-venue-stub
arena
An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...
located in Zadar
Zadar ( , ; historically known as Zara (from Venetian and Italian: ); see also other names), is the oldest continuously inhabited Croatian city. It is situated on the Adriatic Sea, at the northwestern part of Ravni Kotari region. Zadar serv ...
, Croatia
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. The arena is home to the KK Zadar
Košarkaški klub Zadar ( en, Zadar Basketball Club), commonly referred to as KK Zadar or simply Zadar, is a men's professional basketball club based in Zadar, Croatia. The club is a founding member and shareholder of the Adriatic Basketball Ass ...
basketball club and also hosts concerts, conventions and other sporting, business and entertainment events.
From October 2008, its official name became Krešimir Ćosić Hall, named after the legendary Croatian basketball player Krešimir Ćosić
Krešimir "Krešo" Ćosić (; 26 November 1948 – 25 May 1995) was a Croatian-Yugoslavian professional basketball player and coach. He was a collegiate All-American at Brigham Young University. He revolutionized basketball in Yugoslavia and w ...
.Former name of the arena was Sportski centar Višnjik ( en, Višnjik Sports Center). The arena's nickname is "Peka", which is a traditional
Dalmatia
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n cookware of the same name. For several months during 2008, it was the largest indoor arena in Croatia, and now it is the third largest.
Events
The arena was used as one of the venues during the 2009 World Men's Handball Championship. Also, the Croatia Davis Cup team
The Croatia men's national tennis team represents Croatia in the Davis Cup and is governed by the Croatian Tennis Association. It is captained by Vedran Martić.Croatia won the Davis Cup twice, in 2005 and 2018, and was runner-up in 2016 and 2021. ...
has played at the arena for the 2008 Davis Cup World Group Play-offs and 2016 Davis Cup World Group semifinals.The arena was also host for group matches during 2021 Women's European Volleyball Championship.
See also
*List of indoor arenas in Croatia
The following is a list of indoor arenas in Croatia, ordered by capacity. The venues are by their final capacity after construction for seating-only events. There is more capacity if standing room is included (e.g. for concerts).
Current arenas
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* List of indoor arenas in Europe
This is a list of indoor arenas in Europe by capacity. A broad definition of "Europe" is used here, including the entirety of Russia, Turkey, Israel, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan.
The venues are by their final capacity after constru ...
References
External links
Official site
Indoor arenas in Croatia Basketball venues in Croatia Handball venues in Croatia Sports venues completed in 2008 Sport in Zadar KK Zadar 2008 establishments in Croatia Hall, Krešimir Ćosić {{croatia-sports-venue-stub