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 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 o...