Revolution Ice Rink (Spanish: Pista Revolución ) was an indoor arena located in Mexico City . The rink hosted some of the volleyball competitions for the 1968 Summer Olympics .
The arena also hosted a number of wrestling events. It was demolished in 1997. During demolition, the roof unexpectedly caved in injuring several workers.[1]
Today, the arena's site is occupied by a gas station.[1]
References
^ a b Miranda, Perla (14 March 2016). "Fue sede olímpica, ahora es gasolinera".
External links 1968 Summer Olympics official report. Volume 2. Part 1. p. 78.
20th century
1964 : Komazawa Volleyball Courts , Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium (final)1968 : Juan de la Barrera Olympic Gymnasium (final), Juan Escutia Sports Palace , Revolution Ice Rink1972 : Volleyballhalle 1976 : Montreal Forum (final), Paul Sauvé Centre 1980 : Druzhba Multipurpose Arena , Minor Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium (final)1984 : Long Beach Arena 1988 : Hanyang University Gymnasium , Jamsil Gymnasium (final), Saemaul Sports Hall 1992 : Palau dels Esports de Barcelona , Palau Sant Jordi (final), Pavelló de la Vall d'Hebron 1996 : Clayton County International Park (2-man), Omni Coliseum (indoor final), Stegeman Coliseum 21st century
2000 : Bondi Beach , Sydney Entertainment Centre (indoor final), Sydney Showground Pavilion 4 2004 : Faliro Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre , Peace and Friendship Stadium 2008 : Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium , Capital Indoor Stadium (indoor final), Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground 2012 : Earls Court Exhibition Centre , Horse Guards Parade 2016 : Copacabana Beach , Maracanãzinho 2020 : Ariake Arena , Shiokaze Park 2024 : Paris Expo Porte de Versailles , Champ de Mars 2028 : Honda Center , Santa Monica State Beach 2032 : Coomera Indoor Sports Centre , Broadbeach, Queensland , Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
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