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Originally Posted by sunnyhibiscus
I've read that in Athens, most of the Olympic facilities are not utilized. In fact, there were some graffiti (sp) on one of the buildings. That's sad.
If Chicago, doesn't get the games for 2016, I will save my money and go to the London games.
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A few nights ago they did one of those "packages" about the structures for Athens. They did profile a few venues that have not been in use since, and did show some with grafitti. I wasn't watching too closely at that point, so do not remember specific details, but I do remember the baseball stadium has not been used. In addition, the venue that I (believe) had sand volleyball, among others, was featured. Many of the venues featured were in the same part of Athens. They interviewed several residents of the area who were very disapointed that the promised business boom, etc, had not been realized. They also interviewed the former mayor who stated that the city was still looking at ways to use the venues.
Sorry that I can not remember more details.
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