Iconic Sporting Venues - But Where are they?
Every weekend, sports fans all over the world tune in to their TVs to enjoy the drama and the passion of major sporting events. Whether we’re watching the planet’s greatest golfers holing putts from long distance or cheering on eleven of the finest soccer players on the globe, no-one can be in any doubt about the excitement we all feel. But when you’re watching certain events, have you ever wondered where exactly they’re being contested?
Here are details of some of the most famous venues.
Roland Garros
Home to the French Open tennis tournament, Stade de Roland Garros is named after a French flight pioneer who served as a fighter pilot in World War One. The tennis centre that bears his name is located in the west of the city, close to the Bois de Boulogne. The French Open is the only one of the Grand Slam tournaments - the others are in the USA, Great Britain and Australia - to be played on red clay.
Wembley
Wembley has played host to a number of sports over the years, including boxing, equestrian and rugby league, but it’s best known for soccer. The current stadium was completely rebuilt in 2007 (the previous incarnation was opened in 1923), and it has a capacity of 90,000. It’s located in the north-west suburbs of London, and is officially part of the London Borough of Brent. Wembley plays host to the famous FA Cup Final every May.
Maracanã Stadium
Originally built for the 1950 FIFA World Cup, the Maracanã remains one of the best known soccer stadiums in the world. It’s located in Rio de Janeiro, in a neighbourhood of the same name, and is currently being prepared for the 2014 World Cup. It’s in the Northern Zone of this bustling city, close to the state university.
Madison Square Garden
Not many major sporting venues are located in the very heart of busy cities, but the famous Madison Square Garden is one of them. Perhaps best known for some legendary boxing bouts, the Garden is to be found in the centre of Manhattan, close to Macy’s department store and the Empire State Building. The current venue is the fourth incarnation, and was opened in 1968.
Pebble Beach
Officially known as Pebble Beach Golf Links, this stunning course is on the west coast of the USA, in the state of California. First established in 1919, the course features many stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, perhaps most famously on the par 3 7th hole, which boasts a spectacular sea vista surrounding the small green. Pebble Beach has hosted five US Open Championships, the last of which was won by Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell in 2010.
David Showell is based in southern England and is a fan of many sports. He works for a Liverpool Airport car rental company.
Here are details of some of the most famous venues.
Roland Garros
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| ROLAND GARROS |
Wembley
Wembley has played host to a number of sports over the years, including boxing, equestrian and rugby league, but it’s best known for soccer. The current stadium was completely rebuilt in 2007 (the previous incarnation was opened in 1923), and it has a capacity of 90,000. It’s located in the north-west suburbs of London, and is officially part of the London Borough of Brent. Wembley plays host to the famous FA Cup Final every May.
Maracanã Stadium
Originally built for the 1950 FIFA World Cup, the Maracanã remains one of the best known soccer stadiums in the world. It’s located in Rio de Janeiro, in a neighbourhood of the same name, and is currently being prepared for the 2014 World Cup. It’s in the Northern Zone of this bustling city, close to the state university.
Madison Square Garden
Not many major sporting venues are located in the very heart of busy cities, but the famous Madison Square Garden is one of them. Perhaps best known for some legendary boxing bouts, the Garden is to be found in the centre of Manhattan, close to Macy’s department store and the Empire State Building. The current venue is the fourth incarnation, and was opened in 1968.
Pebble Beach
Officially known as Pebble Beach Golf Links, this stunning course is on the west coast of the USA, in the state of California. First established in 1919, the course features many stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, perhaps most famously on the par 3 7th hole, which boasts a spectacular sea vista surrounding the small green. Pebble Beach has hosted five US Open Championships, the last of which was won by Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell in 2010.
David Showell is based in southern England and is a fan of many sports. He works for a Liverpool Airport car rental company.
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