Palembang Sport and Convention Center or simply PSCC (formerly known as the Sport Hall) is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the downtown of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, in one of the city's well-known business area, Centre Point. Established in 2011 for the 2011 Southeast Asian Games, it is praised for its modern and chic design, and its volleyball field is the best in the nation.

History

PSCC was built in 1971, and inaugurated by the President Soeharto. It was built for the National Scholar Games (or POMNAS in Indonesian) in the 80s.

Palembang Sport and Convention Center

Later in October 2010, the government renovated the building massively for the 2011 Southeast Asian Games, as Palembang was chosen as the host city.

Palembang Sport and Convention Center

In October 2011, the building was established with the new contemporary and modern design. The field and the facilities were also renovated nicely.

Palembang Sport and Convention Center

Before the 2011 Southeast Asian Games, the 2011 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship was held in the occasion to welcoming the SEA Games. The Paykan Tehran of Iran ranked 1 in the final standing, followed by Almaty of Kazakhstan and Shanghai Tang Dynasty of China.

See also

List of indoor arenas

Mata Elang International Stadium

Istora Senayan

The BritAma Arena

DBL Arena

References

Indoor arenas in Indonesia

Basketball venues in Indonesia

Volleyball venues in Indonesia

Sports venues in South Sumatra

Sports venues in Palembang

Buildings and structures in South Sumatra

Sports venues completed in 2011

2011 establishments in Indonesia