Ying Tung Natatorium
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The Ying Tung Natatorium is a swimming venue located in the Olympic Sports Centre in Beijing
, China
with a seating capacity of 4,852. It was upgraded for the 2008 Summer Olympics
and expanded to 44,635 square metres. It hosted Olympic water polo
matches and the swimming part of the modern pentathlon
event. The renovations were complete by September 10, 2007.
It also served as the main swimming venue in the 1990 Asian Games
.
It is named after Henry Fok Ying Tung, a businessman who left a large amount of money toward Olympics construction.
Beijing
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, China
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with a seating capacity of 4,852. It was upgraded for the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
and expanded to 44,635 square metres. It hosted Olympic water polo
Water polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Water polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held from 10 August to 24 August 2008 at the Ying Tung Natatorium in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-Men's medalists:-Women's medalists:-Men:-Women:-External links:**...
matches and the swimming part of the modern pentathlon
Modern pentathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Modern pentathlon competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held on August 21 and August 22 at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium , Ying Tung Natatorium , and the Olympic Green Convention Center .-Medal summary:- Men :An NOC may enter up to 2 athletes in each event...
event. The renovations were complete by September 10, 2007.
It also served as the main swimming venue in the 1990 Asian Games
1990 Asian Games
The 11th Asian Games also known as XI Asiad were held from September 22, 1990 to October 7, 1990 in Beijing, China. It was the first large-scale international sports event to be held in the People's Republic of China. A total number of 6,122 athletes, coming from 37 countries, competed in 29 sports...
.
It is named after Henry Fok Ying Tung, a businessman who left a large amount of money toward Olympics construction.