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Episode: Adidas Arena inaugurated in Paris for the Olympics
Description: Amid the buzz of anticipation for the 2024 Olympics, organizers and Paris City Hall officials inaugurated on Feb. 11 the first – and only – purpose-built site in the French capital for this summer’s Games, nestled in a multicultural working-class neighborhood.
The Adidas Arena at Porte de la Chapelle – among the poorest areas in Paris – is ready and “operational” some five months before the Games, officials said. It is being touted as showcasing the city’s readiness and commitment to both the global sporting community and its residents.
This venue is poised to host badminton and rhythmic gymnastics events during the 2024 Olympics and is expected to b...