Zlatorog Arena, indoor arena in Celje, Slovenia
Zlatorog Arena is a large multi-purpose hall in Celje, Slovenia, used for sports competitions, concerts, exhibitions, and community events. The building has spacious open areas with high ceilings that accommodate many people and adapt to different event types.
Construction began on 16 April 2003 and the arena opened in December 2003, replacing the older Dvorana Golovec, which had become too small. It was named after the Zlatorog brand of the main club sponsor, Pivovarna Laško. In its first season, 2004, RK Celje won the EHF Champions League, and the hall hosted matches of the 2004 European Championship and the 2013 EuroBasket group stage.
The name Zlatorog comes from the Laško Brewery brand, the club's long-time main sponsor, and Zlatorog also serves as the club mascot. The hall is home to RK Celje Pivovarna Laško, whose 2004 European Champions League title was won in its first season there.
The building has a simple, functional design and is easy to reach by car or public transport from surrounding areas. The facility is well-maintained and organized to accommodate visitors arriving for sports matches, concerts, or other gatherings.
The name comes from Zlatorog, the beer brand of club sponsor Pivovarna Laško, and is also the club mascot. In its first season, 2004, RK Celje won the European Champions League, and the arena hosted matches of that year's European Championship, where Slovenia began its run to a first team-sport medal.
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