Salle Gaston Médecin, or Salle Omnisports, is an indoor sports arena that is located in Fontvieille,

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. It is used to host

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, and handball games,

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competitions. The arena is a part of the

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multi-sports complex, and is owned by the Monaco-based multi-sports club

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. The capacity had been expanded to 4,090 seats in 2021 in order to be eligible to host Euroleague basketball games, and then further increased to 4,600 seats before the 2022 season.

History

The arena was originally opened in 1985 with the presence of Prince Rainier III, Was named after Gaston Medécin, a Monegasque athlete who died in 1983. The space was subject to a renovation process between 2014 and 2015 and expanded in 2016, 2021, and 2022.

References

External links

Stade Louis II Official Website - Salle Omnisports

Image of the interior of Salle Gaston Médecin
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