15 photos from around the world proving that Olympic venues are a waste of money

Recently, the opening of the Olympic Games, one of the most important and long-awaited events in the sports world, took place in Brazil. We cannot but appreciate the grandeur and significance of this action, so we prepared a special material dedicated to it and, of course, involving a short trip.

The current Olympics is the 28th in a row. The first took place in Greece in 1896, and since then the event has been held in 19 different countries. The Olympic Games are certainly a magnificent holiday of incredible proportions and fantastic scope. But have you ever wondered what happens after its solemn closing? What is the fate of all these giant specially built and equipped venues for hosting the most famous sports competitions?

Just look at what the abandoned Olympic stadiums and villages around the world have become!

Bobsleigh Track, Sarajevo, 1984 Winter Olympics

Bobsleigh Track, Sarajevo, 1984 Winter Olympics

Olympic Village, Athens, 2004 Summer Olympics

Pool, Berlin, 1936 Summer Olympics

Ski jump, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, 1956 Winter Olympics

Ski Jump, Grenoble, France, 1968 Winter Olympics

Kayaking and Canoeing Place, Athens, 2004 Summer Olympics

Olympic Sports Complex, Sarajevo, 1984 Winter Olympics

Slalom Center for Canoeing and Kayaking, Athens, 2004 Summer Olympics

Main Pool Athens 2004 Summer Olympics

Beach Volleyball Court, Beijing, 2008 Summer Olympics

Olympic Village, Berlin, 1936 Summer Olympics

Olympic pedestal for flags, Athens, 2004 Summer Olympics

Fencing near the stadium, Athens, 2004 Summer Olympics

Olympic Mascots, Beijing, 2008 Summer Olympics

Watch the video: Abandoned Olympic Venues From Around The World Or Why Its The Biggest Waste Of Money Ever (April 2024).