Gimnodesportivo Vava Duarte, Multi-purpose sports arena in Gamboa, Cape Verde.
Gimnodesportivo Vava Duarte is a sports arena in Gamboa with a main court hosting basketball, volleyball, and futsal matches and seating for approximately 8,000 spectators. The complex also houses administrative offices for national sports federations positioned adjacent to the playing court.
The arena was built in 2008 and named after Vava Duarte, who founded the Lapaloma basketball club and excelled as a player in both basketball and football. The facility was created to provide a modern venue for competitions and training.
The venue serves as a gathering place for basketball fans and sports enthusiasts throughout Praia, where local clubs call home for their matches. Supporters of different teams meet here to cheer and be part of the city's active sports community.
The arena is located on Avenida de Cuba south of downtown Praia and can be reached by local bus and taxi services. Visitors should check ahead since events take place at various times and planning your visit in advance helps with timing.
Beyond serving as a playing venue, the complex houses the offices of national federations for basketball, volleyball, futsal, and athletics under one roof. This makes it a central hub for organized sports administration across the islands.
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