Ginásio Ibirapuera
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Ginásio G.J. de Almeida or Ginásio do Ibirapuera, officially named Ginásio Estadual Geraldo José de Almeida, is an indoor sporting arena located in São Paulo
, Brazil
. The seating capacity
of the arena is 11,000 people and it was opened on 25 January 1957. Named after famous sports broadcaster and sports commentator Geraldo José de Almeida, in 2004, 2005 and 2006 Ginásio do Ibirapuera hosted the Salonpas Cup
matches, and in 2006, the arena hosted the Basketball World Championship for Women
. Other notable basketball events include the 1973
Intercontinental Cup
, the 1979 edition of the competition in which local E.C. Sírio won the title after a memorable win over Bosna Sarajevo
, and the 1984
edition of the same competition in which Banco Roma
won the title.
The venue has hosted many international musical acts in the past, including metal legends Metallica
, who stopped by in 1989 during the Damaged Justice
world tour.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The seating capacity
Seating capacity
Seating capacity refers to the number of people who can be seated in a specific space, both in terms of the physical space available, and in terms of limitations set by law. Seating capacity can be used in the description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats...
of the arena is 11,000 people and it was opened on 25 January 1957. Named after famous sports broadcaster and sports commentator Geraldo José de Almeida, in 2004, 2005 and 2006 Ginásio do Ibirapuera hosted the Salonpas Cup
Salonpas Cup
The Salonpas Cup is an international women's volleyball club cup competition played annually in Brazil by clubs from several countries, organized by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and recognized by FIVB...
matches, and in 2006, the arena hosted the Basketball World Championship for Women
2006 FIBA World Championship for Women
The 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women took place in Brazil from September 12 to September 23, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation and Confederação Brasileira de Basketball, the Brazilian national federation....
. Other notable basketball events include the 1973
1973 Intercontinental Cup (basketball)
The 1973 Intercontinental basketball Cup took place at Ginásio do Ibirapuera, São Paulo. From FIBA European Championship participated Ignis Varese, KK Jugoplastika, from Liga Sudamericana participated Esporte Clube Sírio, Vaqueros de Bayamon and from NABL Lexington Marathon Oil.-League stage:First...
Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup (basketball)
The World Cup for Champion Clubs, commonly referred to as the Intercontinental Cup, was a basketball competition endorsed by FIBA to gather the best clubs from the federations affiliated to FIBA and to officially decide the best club of the world, contended mainly by the continents of higher...
, the 1979 edition of the competition in which local E.C. Sírio won the title after a memorable win over Bosna Sarajevo
KK Bosna
KK Bosna is a basketball club in Sarajevo the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The club is part of the University Sport Society USD Bosna...
, and the 1984
1984 Intercontinental Cup (basketball)
The 1984 Intercontinental basketball Cup took place at Ginásio do Ibirapuera, São Paulo.From FIBA European Championship participated Virtus Roma, FC Barcelona, from Liga Sudamericana participated Esporte Clube Sírio, Obras Sanitarias and from NABL Lexington Marathon Oil.-League stage:First Day 19...
edition of the same competition in which Banco Roma
Pallacanestro Virtus Roma
Pallacanestro Virtus Roma, also known for sponsorship reasons as Acea Virtus Roma, is a prominent Italian League professional basketball club, and is also currently one of 13 European clubs that hold ULEB A Licenses, which provide their holders with a guaranteed place in the Euroleague. The club...
won the title.
The venue has hosted many international musical acts in the past, including metal legends Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
, who stopped by in 1989 during the Damaged Justice
Damaged Justice
Damaged Justice was the fourth concert tour by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It began on September 11, 1988 and ended on October 8, 1989...
world tour.