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people for gymnastics competitions,
13,776 for boxing; 12,118 spectators
can watch an ice-hockey game,
10,717—a concert, and 8,788—a film.
The lobby, a lounge, snack bars,
various service and technical rooms
are located under the stands. Competitors'
locker rooms are located on
the ground floor in the western sector
of the building, the farthest from the
main spectators traffic. A separate
entrance from outside and a wide
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passage from the arena lead to that
area. The ground floor houses administration
offices, technical and service
rooms. There is a hall, 40 by 20 m
and 9 m high, on the first floor, which
is used for practice and training. A
press subcentre was set up on the
first floor. The stands had special
seats reserved for the written and
electronic press, VIPs, technical officials,
referees, competitors, and
coaches. Commentator booths, the
Olympic competition
in progress at the Sports Palace
Sports Palace
Ground Floor Plan
1. VIP lounge
2. Competitors' dressing rooms
3. First-aid station
4. Press quarters
5. Technical officials' quarters
6. Area for IOC and IF officials
7. Spectators' area
8. Utility rooms