Saryarka Velodrome

The Saryarka Velodrome (Kazakh: Сарыарқа велотрегі, Saryarqa velotregi; Russian: Велотрек Сарыарка) is an indoor cycle-racing track or velodrome that is located in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Constructed in the shape of a racer's helmet, the velodrome is a unique sports complex that not only houses a cycling track, but its 58,000 metre square surface area also contains a sports courts, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a basketball court, an ice rink, as well as conference halls, a restaurant and a hotel.

Additional temporary tiers of seating can be added around the court area for basketball games, bringing capacity to 10,000.

[3] The arena was used during the 2011 Asian Winter Games for short track speed skating.

It is the home arena of the VTB United League professional basketball club BC Astana.

Interior during a basketball game