The future of one of the world’s most renowned athletics stadiums is in doubt despite the mayor of London’s plans for a “comprehensive renovation” of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.
A 19,000 capacity venue that hosted the London Grand Prix for more than a decade before athletics events in the capital were switched to the new Olympic stadium in 2012, Crystal Palace athletics stadium has since fallen into disrepair and had to be temporarily closed in November when it was discovered that the concrete pillars that held up the floodlights were unsafe. They have since been removed, with local athletes who now use the stadium only able to train during daylight hours.
