Between Athens 1896 and Beijing 2022, 982 permanent sites were used during the Olympic Games. According a study shared by the IOC, 86% of them are still activeThe 33 permanent venues from Tokyo 2020 and the 16 permanent venues from Beijing 2022 continue to be used today for events aimed at local communities and elite athletes, whether they aresports, cultural or recreational activities.
« We are proud to confirm that 86% of the Olympic venues remain in operation to this day. This is clear proof of the Games' long-term legacy, says Christophe Dubi, executive director of the Olympic Games at the IOC. The results speak for themselves: recent editions of the Games leave an even stronger and more lasting legacy, in support of the host cities and their communities. We hope that each new edition will continue in this vein. »
« By studying how former Olympic venues are used after the Games, we identified strategies aimed at maximizing their long-term value, agrees Marie Sallois, director of sustainable development at the IOCYear-round, versatile use helps maintain the relevance and functionality of the facilities. By prioritizing the use of existing or temporary sites, and only constructing new infrastructure when a lasting need is clearly identified, host cities can align the organization of the Games with their development objectives. »
