Key facts
| Address | Xiaoyuan N Rd, Wu Dao Kou, Haidian Qu, Beijing Shi, China |
| Capacity | 5,400 |
| Build Date | 2001 |
| Who is the owner of Beihang University Gymnasium? | Beihang University |
| Nickname | Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium |
Description
The Beihang University Gymnasium will be used to host the Weightlifting events during the Beijing 2008 Olympics Competition. The complex will seat 5,400 spectators in total.
2008 Olympics Weightlifting Venue
A rendering of the frontage of the 2008 weightlifting venue which will be at the Beihang University. Image was taken from the official 2008 Olympic site.
FAQ
The Beihang University Gymnasium is located on the campus of Beihang University in Beijing, China.
The Beihang University Gymnasium was opened in 2008.
The gymnasium is named after Beihang University, which was formerly known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. “Beihang” is the pinyin romanization of the Chinese abbreviation of the university’s name.
The Beihang University Gymnasium has hosted various sporting events, including:
weightlifting events during the 2008 Beijing Olympics;
table tennis events during the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.
The Beihang University Gymnasium has a seating capacity of approximately 7,500 spectators.
Yes, the Beihang University Gymnasium continues to be used for various university and public events, as well as serving as a training facility for students.
