The "past vs present" of the Olympic venues is a shocking contrast, some are abandoned, and some have even become cemeteriesThe Olympic Games are the greatest sporting event in human history, held every four years and attracting billions of viewers around the world. The Olympic Games are not only a stage for athletes to showcase their talents and strengths, but also a window for the host country to showcase its culture and development.
Therefore, the construction of venues for each Olympic Games is a major project, which requires huge investment in manpower, material and financial resources, in order to create venues that can not only meet the needs of the competition, but also reflect the characteristics of the host city.
However, the fate of the Olympic venues was not as rosy as one might think. Some venues were left in the corner after the Games, deserted or even dangerously ruin.
Some venues have plans to be repurposed or repurposed, but for various reasons they are difficult to realize, and they can only watch as they decay. Some venues have been destroyed or repurposed due to the effects of war and conflict, becoming witnesses to tragedy.
Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and in 2004 Athens became the first city to host the Summer Olympics twice. The construction of the venues for the Athens Olympic Games includes not only the protection and utilization of classical sites, but also the construction and renovation of modern facilities.
However, these venues were not effectively managed and maintained after the Olympics, resulting in a lot of waste and destruction.
For example, the Fariro Olympic Beach Volleyball Center, an open-air stadium with a capacity of 10,000 spectators, is the venue for beach volleyball competitions. During the Olympic Games, this venue was a favorite of spectators and athletes alike because of its beautiful sea views and lively atmosphere.
However, after the Olympics, the venue was abandoned, and the original plan to convert it into a hospital was never implemented, resulting in the dilapidated and deserted venue.
Rio is the second largest city in Brazil and the first city in South America to host the Olympic Games. The construction of venues for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games includes not only the restoration and utilization of historic buildings, but also the construction and innovation of new facilities.
However, these venues have not been effectively managed and utilized after the end of the Olympic Games, resulting in a lot of waste and destruction.
The Rio Olympic Aquatics Stadium, for example, is an indoor venue located in the Olympic Park that can accommodate 1With 50,000 spectators, it is home to swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo competitions. This venue used to be a favorite of spectators and athletes during the Olympic Games because of its state-of-the-art equipment and comfortable environment.
However, after the Olympics, the venue was abandoned, and the original plan to dismantle or relocate it was not implemented, resulting in a dilapidated and deserted venue. Seats were stolen, the pool was polluted, and it became a desolation.
In addition to Greece and Brazil, Olympic venues in other countries also have their own stories and destinies. Some venues were abandoned or destroyed after the Olympics ended, making it a shame and despair.
Although some venues have been retained or reused, they have been destroyed or repurposed due to the impact of war and conflict, which has become a kind of sadness and helplessness.
For example, the 1996 Atlanta Olympics hockey arena is an outdoor venue located at Atlanta State University that can accommodate 1With 50,000 spectators, it is the venue for hockey matches.
This venue used to be a favorite of spectators and athletes during the Olympics because of its large space and good facilities.
However, after the Olympics, the venue was abandoned, and due to the college's financial difficulties, the venue was not maintained and managed, and was destroyed by vandals and left in ruins.
Wars and conflicts are the most terrible disasters in the history of mankind, destroying not only human life and wealth, but also human civilization and faith.
Olympic venues have not been spared, and some of them have been destroyed or repurposed by wars and conflicts after the Games, becoming victims and witnesses of war.
The Zetra Olympic Hall, for example, is an indoor venue located in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, that can accommodate up to 1With 50,000 spectators, it was the venue for the closing ceremony of the 1984 Winter Olympics and the figure skating competition.
This venue used to be a favorite of spectators and athletes during the Olympics because of its modern design and elegant atmosphere.
However, after the Olympics, the venue was affected by war and conflict, and in 1992 the Bosnian war was hit by artillery shells, most of which was destroyed, and part of it was converted into a cemetery, burying thousands of war dead.