In Friday, February 10, the revitalized sports hall will be officially opened at 16 Armii Krajowej Street. For the whole upcoming weekend Ełk Center Culture has planned many proposals for residents:

February 10 – Friday

15:00 Presentation of VR equipment

16:00 Presentation of VR equipment

17:00 Presentations of skills of the players of the Municipal Boxing Club Mazur Ełk – coach Tadeusz Biryło

18:00 Screening of the film "Underdog" (free tickets available at the ECK box office)

February 11 – Saturday

11:00 Historical outline of the object – dr Rafał Żytyniec – Historical Museum

11:30 History "About Leszek Błażyński" – meeting and memories, presentation of memorabilia related to Leszek Błażyński – son Leszek Błażyński Junior

12:00 Documentary film "By knockout" directed by Maciej Pieprzyca

14:00 Presentation of VR equipment

15:00 Presentation of VR equipment

17:00 Concert Kacper Kasprzak / Patrycja Makowska (free tickets available at ECK box office)

18:00 Screening of the film "Underdog" (free tickets available at the ECK box office)

February 12 – Sunday

12:00 Presentation of VR equipment

13:00 Presentation of VR equipment

14:00 Presentation of VR equipment

17:00 Concert Kacper Kasprzak / Patrycja Makowska (free tickets available at ECK box office)

History The hall is long, because it dates back to the years 1873-1878, in which the building has been built since its inception was used as a gymnasium of the Ełk Gymnasium. During World War II It was a place where French prisoners of war were held war, and after the war the building served as a boxing hall.

City Guided by the need for renovation and thermal modernization, it acquired over 2.1 million PLN co-financing for the implementation of the investment.

In In 2019, a public consultation was held to determine new functions for the building, among which the cultural function dominated. The need to open the building for the implementation of activities was also emphasized residents of Ełk, organizations and institutions.

More Information on: https://www.elk.pl/aktualnosci-wpis/6705/dawna-sala-bokserska-dzis-nowym-miejscem-aktywnosci-elczan