The Olympic Aquatic Centre officially opened its doors to the general public on June 2 in Saint-Denis. A major milestone in the legacy of the Paris 2024 GamesThe brand new arena, which hosted diving, water polo and artistic swimming during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, " will soon become the most popular swimming pool in France " according to the Minister of Sports, Marie Barsacq.
Marie Sallois, IOC Director of Sustainability and Legacy, welcomes this reconversion of the site. The Olympic Aquatics Centre symbolizes our commitment to maximizing the usefulness of the Olympic Games and to strengthen its impact, says she. It is a site designed not only to host international level competitions, but also to meet the daily needs of the entire community for the years to come. It shows what is possible when the Olympic Games are planned and organized with a long-term vision. »
The Olympic Aquatics Centre includes four pools, nine padel courts, a climbing room of 1.000 m² as well as fitness areas. This week, the CAO will welcome the CFrench diving championships within the Olympic Hall (June 13-15). It will also host the European Swimming Championships in 2026.
