Íþróttarhúsið á Torfnesi

Íþróttarhúsið á Torfnesi, known colloquially as Jakinn or Ísjakinn (English: The Iceberg), is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Ísafjörður, Iceland. It is the homecourt to Íþróttafélagið Vestri (basketball and volleyball) and Knattspyrnufélagið Hörður (Team Handball) but also hosts several other events every year.

History
Groundbreaking took place in the spring of 1988 and the arena officially opened on 18 September 1993. The first game played was an exhibition game between reigning national champions of Njarðvík and KFÍ which included guest players John Rhodes, Frank Booker, Birgir Örn Birgisson and former NBA player Pétur Guðmundsson.

National team games
The Icelandic men's national handball team has played three games in the building since its opening, all victories. Its first official game there was a 23-18 victory against Japan on 13 April 1995. In 1997 it defeated China 27-24 and in 2014 it defeated Portugal 33-28.

The Icelandic men's national basketball team has twice played in Torfnes, on 12 May 1995 in a 53-81 loss against Denmark and on 10 May 1998 in a 65-55 victory against Norway.

References

External links 
 Ísjakinn on Ísafjörður.is

Category:Sports venues in Iceland
Category:Buildings and structures in Westfjords
Category:Basketball venues in Iceland