Our series on the Adidas Arena
Behind the scenes at Adidas Arena
What will be the sporting offerings of the new venue?
(to be released February 7)
Adidas, sponsor of the Arena and ambassador of sport for all
(to be released on February 8)
The Adidas Arena, “at the service” of the neighborhood’s residents
(to be released on February 9)
The last rays of the sun illuminate the aluminum shell of the speaker, which then turns blue.
Brand new, the equipment, stamped with the name of the German brand Adidas, can be admired in the heart of the Porte de la Chapelle (18th century).
The construction of this 9,000-seat hall, as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (JOP) this summer, has been completed, and its inauguration is imminent.
Le Parisien visited it in preview.
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The square, named Alice-Milliat in homage to this pioneer of women's sport, is preparing to welcome up to 10,000 people along Boulevard Ney.
The green esplanade, through which local residents will be able to walk or cycle as soon as the site opens, leads to the room, its VIP hall, and the ticket booth.
This is where the wandering begins.
The Arena is a few days away from the inaugural match of its new resident club, Paris Basketball, and six months from hosting the badminton, rhythmic gymnastics and then para-badminton and para-weightlifting events of the JOP.
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