Does this arena whisper tales of triumph and perseverance? We are standing before the My Dinh Indoor Athletics Palace. It is more than just a building. It is a symbol of Vietnam’s commitment to sports and culture.
The My Dinh Indoor Athletics Palace officially opened on September 19 2009. This arena was ready for the 2009 Asian Indoor Games. Construction took only 14 months. The cost reached 546.3 billion VND which equaled $30.4 million in 2009.
Consider the arena’s design. Its competition field covers 5420 square meters. The gymnasium was equipped with a 6-lane 200-meter oval track. It also featured a 60-meter straight track. Mondo supplied these tracks for the 3rd Asian Indoor Games. The field could hold six tennis courts without the tracks. The venue was built to endure earthquakes of up to 5.9 Richter scale. It also was designed to have a 70-year lifespan.
The arena is part of the Vietnam National Sporting Complex. It sits northwest of the My Dinh National Stadium. Also nearby is the My Dinh Aquatics Center. The My Dinh Indoor Athletics Palace was one of several projects. They were built to celebrate Hanoi’s Millennial Anniversary.
Imagine the roar of the crowd at the 2009 Asian Indoor Games. The arena hosted indoor athletics and the closing ceremony. However the tracks were removed after the Asian Indoor Games. Since then the arena has not hosted another indoor athletics tournament.
Instead the My Dinh Indoor Games Gymnasium has hosted tennis matches. It also hosted local sporting events exhibitions concerts and other entertainment events. Think about the energy of these diverse events within these walls.
The arena has a capacity of 3094 with permanent seating. It can hold 8500 people for a concert with temporary seating. Visualize Westlife’s “The Hits Tour 2024” or OneRepublic’s “The Artificial Paradise Tour 2025” filling this space.
The My Dinh Indoor Athletics Palace has hosted significant sports events. These include the 9th Capital Sports Festival. The 2018 Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group III took place here. The 2018 Vietnam National Games featured taekwondo and tennis. Also the 2021 Southeast Asian Games included fencing and the closing ceremony.
The My Dinh Indoor Athletics Palace stands as a testament to Vietnam’s sporting spirit. It is a versatile venue that adapts to different events. From athletic competitions to concerts it continues to play a vital role in Hanoi’s cultural landscape.