

The Ginásio Poliesportivo Nélio Dias, located in the city of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte state (Northeast Region of Brazil), opened in 2008 and is experienced in hosting international sporting events.
The venue is suitable for Handball and Volleyball training and offers first aid, physiotherapy and massage rooms, meeting/briefing rooms and a private team management office. A café and a rest area are also available. Access is controlled, with security personnel on site.
Experience in sporting events:
Noteworthy international sporting events hosted at the venue include a Brazil vs. Japan Women’s Volleyball friendly game in 2010.
About the city:
Capital of Rio Grande do Norte state, Natal is famous for its urban beaches and Dunas Móveis de Genipabu (Genipabu Dunes). The city has a population of 803,739 (IBGE index) and is located 2,583km from Rio de Janeiro.
Number of courts (40m x 20m): 1
Clear height: 17.19m
Synthetic sport floor
Line markings: painted lines
Maximum lighting level: 500lux
Number of courts (34m x 19m): 1
Clear height: 17.19m
Synthetic sport floor
Line markings: painted lines
Maximum lighting level: 500lux
| Distances | |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Aeroporto Internacional Augusto Severo - Parnamirim/Rio Grande do Norte |
| Distance to nearest airport (km) | 27.5 |
| Nearest port | Porto de Natal |
| Distance to nearest port (km) | 15.8 |
| Distance to nearest major hospital (km) | 3.5 |

