Legacy
While it was reported in 2008 that almost all of the Olympic venues utilized for the 2004 games, including certain facilities in the Sports Complex such as the velodrome and tennis center, have fallen into varying states of dereliction or disrepair, all of the facilities in the Athens Olympic Sports Complex are still in use today.
The table below illustrates how the Athens Olympic Sports Complex facilities are used today:
| Facility | Olympics use | Current use |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Stadium (OAKA) | Opening and closing ceremonies, track and field, football | Home pitch for Panathinaikos FC, AEK FC (football; Greek Super League, UEFA Champions League), Greek national football team (some matches), international football competitions (e.g. the 2007 UEFA Champions League Final); track and field events (e.g. IAAF Athens Grand Prix), concerts |
| Athens Olympic Indoor Hall | Basketball, gymnastics | Home court for Panathinaikos BC (Greek basketball league, Euroleague); Greek National Basketball Team(Acropolis Tournament), International basketball competitions (e.g. the Euroleague final in 2007, Eurovision 2006, and the 2008 FIBA Olympic Basketball Qualifying Tournament,) Concerts |
| Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre | Swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo | Domestic and international swimming meets, public pool |
| Athens Olympic Tennis Centre | Tennis | Domestic and international tennis matches, Status Athens Open |
| Athens Olympic Velodrome | Cycling | Domestic and international cycling meets |
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