[1] Its construction began in December 2004, and the hall was put into service in June 2005 for the games of 2005 Summer Universiade.

Competitions in gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, and fencing are held in this modern hall.

The site hosted the European Seniors Fencing Championship, which was held between July 4 and 9, 2006 in İzmir.

Volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's European qualification was contested from January 7 to 13, 2008.

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