Amidst the sprawling city, do you notice how this park hums with a unique energy? This is the Parc des Sports Auguste Delaune. It is more than just a sports complex. It’s a vibrant hub for athletes and the community.
The Parc des Sports Auguste Delaune covers a vast 117000 square meters. It is a sporting paradise. Imagine athletes training on the synthetic athletics track. Picture the roar of the crowd in the 4000-seat grandstand.
Here you will find four football pitches. One is stabilized. Two boast synthetic turf. Two are covered in grass. The choices are endless for football enthusiasts.
Rugby fans are not forgotten. Two grassed rugby pitches await with a 1000-seat grandstand. Feel the excitement as teams clash on the field.
Tennis anyone? Eight tennis courts beckon. Four are clay, including two covered courts. Two are resin, also covered. The final two are made of bitumen.
A boulodrome stands ready for a more relaxed game. Outdoor courts accommodate handball, basketball, and volleyball. There is truly something for everyone at Parc des Sports Auguste Delaune.
But there is even more to discover here.
The Palais des Sports is an integral part of the Parc des Sports Auguste Delaune. Inaugurated in 1962, it has undergone renovations in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Inside the Palais des Sports, a multi-sports hall seats 900 spectators. An training room caters to basketball and indoor football. There is also a space for archery, judo, boxing, dance, and combat sports.
During the 2024 Olympics, the Palais des Sports served as a training center. Judo, taekwondo, and para-judo athletes honed their skills here. The renovations included upgrades to competition halls and boxing areas. New changing rooms improved accessibility. The floors were renewed, and the facades were refreshed.
Oswald Binazon, manager of the Parc des Sports Auguste Delaune said that almost 90% of the Palais des Sports has been renovated. He noted that the dance, boxing, and gymnastics rooms are brand new. The new judo room will change lives.
Getting here is easy. Take metro line 13 to Saint-Denis Université. Or catch bus number 168, 268, or N44 to Louis Collerais. Buses 255, 356, and 361 stop at Général Leclerc.
In 1988 Sergueï Bubka set a world record in pole vaulting here. He jumped 5.88 meters before 16000 spectators celebrating the 80th anniversary of the newspaper L’Humanité.
The Parc des Sports Auguste Delaune stands as a testament to athletic achievement. It embodies community spirit. It provides a legacy for future generations. It is a place where dreams are pursued, and memories are made.