Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras (AMAN)
Southeast region / Rio de Janeiro / Resende
The Academia Militar das Agulhas Negras (AMAN) is located in the city of Resende, Rio de Janeiro state (Southeast Region of Brazil). The venue is experienced in hosting national sporting events. It is suitable for Basketball and Modern Pentathlon training, and offers strength and conditioning and multimedia rooms. Access is controlled, with security personnel available on site.
Experience in sporting events:
In 2005, the AMAN hosted the Campeonato Brasileiro de Pentatlo Moderno (Brazilian Modern Pentathlon Championship). Every year, the academy takes part in NAVAMAER, a national level competition among the Brazilian Army, Navy, and Air Force Academies, covering Athletics, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Judo, Swimming, Shooting and Volleyball.
About the city:
The city of Resende is located in the western region of Rio de Janeiro state (Southeast Region of Brazil), 162km from the capital. It has a population of 119,769 (IBGE index), sits at an altitude of 408m, and is located at the foot of the massif of the Pico das Agulhas Negras.
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SPORTS OFFERED AT THE CAMP AND SPORT VENUE SPECIFICATIONS
Olympic sports
Basketball
Number of courts (28m x 15m): 1
Clear height: 9.9m
Wooden floor
Line markings: painted lines
Maximum lighting level: 680lux
Modern Pentathlon
Access to fencing pistes
Swimming pool
Distance Chart
Distances
| Nearest airport |
Aeroporto Internacional Antonio Carlos Jobim (Galeão) - Rio de Janeiro/Rio de Janeiro |
| Distance to nearest airport (km) |
161 |
| Nearest port |
Porto do Rio de Janeiro |
| Distance to nearest port (km) |
164 |
| Distance to nearest major hospital (km) |
1.9 |
