Rafael A. Mangual Coliseum
Appearance
El Mangual | |
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Full name | Coliseo Rafael A. Mangual |
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Location | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
Owner | University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez |
Operator | University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez |
Capacity | 5,500 |
Field size | 51,037 sq. feet [1] |
Construction | |
Built | 1974 |
Opened | 1974 |
Architect | Henry Klumb[1] |
Tenants | |
Tarzans and Janes |
The Rafael A. Mangual Coliseum (Spanish: Coliseo Rafael A. Mangual) is a sports arena in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It was inaugurated in 1974 and was designed by Henry Klumb. The Coliseum is managed by the Physical Education Department of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.[1]
Events
[edit]Many sporting events are held there such as basketball, volleyball and others. Many Academic, Cultural and Business activities are held at the arena, including the University Graduation ceremonies each June,[2] concerts from the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra and University Job Fairs. The boxing events for the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games were held there.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c http://www.uprm.edu/oiip/building.php?id=13&lang=2 [dead link]
- ^ "Transmisión en directo - Colación de Grados del Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez". Graduacion.uprm.edu. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
18°12′46.85″N 67°08′37.99″W / 18.2130139°N 67.1438861°W
Categories:
- Sports in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
- Indoor arenas in Puerto Rico
- Basketball venues in Puerto Rico
- University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez buildings
- 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games venues
- Volleyball venues in Puerto Rico
- 1974 establishments in Puerto Rico
- Sports venues completed in 1974
- College basketball venues in the United States
- College volleyball venues in the United States
- Puerto Rican sport stubs
- Caribbean sports venue stubs
- Puerto Rican building and structure stubs