sports halls
Athletic practice venues
Sports halls are large indoor spaces designed for athletic activities, typically found in schools, universities, and recreation centers.
The term is more common in British English; Americans usually say gymnasium or gym.
A sports hall accommodates multiple activities—basketball, badminton, volleyball—with markings for different courts on the same floor: The school's sports hall was booked for the tournament.
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