The mythical Roland Garros Stadiumseat of Grand Slam Inglés on clay, is being used by the tennis federation of that country as a tool to obtain income from events that are not related to this discipline. An example of this is the announcement for the month of October basketball game that will involve the team paris basketball.
As published by the newspaper The Teamthis event will generate more media coverage than usual, with a consequent benefit for the league known as Betclic Elite. The stadium Philippe Chatrier has the capacity to 15 thousand viewersand there will be a wide range of tickets with VIP sectors for those who wish, which will have a value that would reach a maximum of 140 euros.
The Roland Garros Stadium It was used on previous occasions to carry out fashion shows, concertsevenings of boxingwill even be adapted for a worldwide date of paddle in the coming weeks and will receive the basketball October 16th.
“After boxing, we are delighted to welcome another Olympic sport to the Philippe-Chatrier arena, as part of the Roland-Garros Stadium annual plan. As former president of ASVELbasketball lover, I am delighted to attend this meeting in which they will compete Paris and probably one of the best teams in the championship Betclic Elite (the rival will be confirmed in July). I am happy to be able to gather 10,000 spectators in the stadium of Roland-Garrosaround this sport that has moved me so much and contribute to its influence“, he expressed Gilles Morettonpresident of the French Tennis Federationin a press release.
paris basketball played there on other occasions, in fact the stadium was the venue for many basketball games, including the final of the French championship in 1947.
(Gilles Moretton, FFT)
