Venues & Facilities
From the brand-new Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto to the sands of Praia da Costa do Sol — the 10 venues that hosted the 2011 All-Africa Games across Maputo.
Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto
The brand-new national stadium was the centrepiece of the 2011 All-Africa Games, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies along with all track and field athletics events. Built specifically for the Games, the Zimpeto complex also housed the temporary swimming pools and served as the main hub for spectators and media.
Estádio da Machava
The largest stadium in Mozambique at the time of the Games, Estádio da Machava served as the primary venue for football matches. Originally built in the 1960s and renovated for the Games, it hosted group-stage matches, semi-finals, and the gold-medal football finals.
Estádio do Maxaquene
A multi-purpose sports venue in central Maputo, Estádio do Maxaquene hosted additional football matches and team sports competitions during the Games.
Pavilhão do Maxaquene
The indoor sports pavilion at Maxaquene was the hub for court-based team sports, hosting basketball, volleyball, handball, and netball competitions throughout the 16 days of the Games.
Pavilhão do Desportivo
The combat sports and racquet sports venue of the Games, Pavilhão do Desportivo hosted boxing, judo, taekwondo, karate, table tennis, and badminton. Its intimate atmosphere created an electric environment for close-quarters competition.
Tennis Club of Maputo
The historic Tennis Club of Maputo, set in the upscale Polana neighbourhood, hosted all tennis events. Its well-maintained courts and colonial-era clubhouse provided a picturesque venue for singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competition.
Maputo Bay
The warm waters and steady breezes of Maputo Bay provided the venue for canoeing, sailing, and the swimming leg of the triathlon. Athletes competed with the stunning Indian Ocean coastline as a backdrop, with spectator areas set up along the waterfront promenade.
Maputo City Circuit
A closed road circuit through the streets of downtown Maputo served as the venue for cycling road races, time trials, and the cycling and running legs of the triathlon. The course passed many of the city's landmark buildings and offered a unique urban racing experience.
Praia da Costa do Sol
Maputo's most popular beach provided the perfect setting for beach volleyball. The white sand courts and Indian Ocean waves made for a spectacular competition backdrop, drawing large crowds of local supporters.
Hotel Polana
The grand Hotel Polana, one of Maputo's most historic and prestigious hotels dating back to 1922, hosted all chess events. The elegant ballroom provided a fitting venue for rapid and classical chess competitions in both individual and team formats.