Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex
Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex () consists of four Olympic-standard, multi-use indoor sporting arenas located near the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. The seating capacity of The Main Hall (also known as The Covered Hall), which is primarily used for sports, is 16,900 spectators. Construction. The complex, the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East and the third internationally, was completed in September 1991. In 2016, the halls were equipped with an LED lighting system. The 160 spotlights in the main hall only consume 50 percent of the energy of  the old system. Events. The Main Hall is used for several events, like badminton, basketball, handball, volleyball, international conferences, parties and trade fairs. It was built in time for the 1991 All-Africa Games. It hosted the first ever FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup on African soil. It is one of the 2020 BAL season venues. Other sporting events held at the Complex include: