The decision to close the Olympic Stadium of Athens (OAKA), the largest stadium in Greece that hosted the 2004 Olympic Games as well as the cycling track, was taken by the government, as a study by TAIPED revealed a huge problem with the stability of their roofs.

The issue is currently being discussed at the Maximos Palace in order to organize the appropriate moves from now on.

The iconic roof at the OAKA, like the one at the cycling track, are both works of the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, built for the 2004 Olympic Games. OAKA has a total capacity of 69.618 spectators.

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The Olympic Cycle Track is part of the wider Olympic Complex of Amarousi. It was built in 1991 and until 2003 it functioned as an open Cycle Track. In 2004 it was renovated by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava and a roof was installed. It is the only Indoor Cycling Track in the country. It has a capacity of 5000 seats of which 3100 spectators, 1500 journalists and 400 officials.