The Ak Bars Wrestling Palace is situated in downtown Kazan, on the bank of the Kazanka River, near the Millennium Bridge. The venue’s uniqueness lies in its multifunctionality. The wrestling palace is equipped with all the facilities needed for practicing wrestling and other combat sports: 4 training halls, a gym, locker rooms with shower cabins, a sport rehabilitation centre with saunas, hydrotherapy and a swimming pool. The Ak Bars Wrestling Palace played host to such international competitions as the European Taekwondo Qualification Tournament (2012), European U23 Fencing Championships (2011). The venue also hosted the Mayor’s Cup Koresh Championship, aikido competitions, etc.
How to pass:
Sibgata Khakima Street stop: Buses No 28, 28а, 43, 54, 74, 74а, 97;
Chistopolskaya Street stop: Buses No 74, 74а, 75, Trolleybus No 1
Venue’s intended use during 2013 Summer Universiade
Sport: belt wrestling, wrestling (Greco-Roman wrestling, freestyle wrestling)
Purpose: competition venue
Venue’s intended use before/after 2013 Summer Universiade: Competition venue. Teaching and training ground of Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism. Training venue for children and youth sports schools. Sports venue open for public use.