The United States has chosen Central Departmental Training and Animation Sports as its training base to prepare for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris ©CDFAS

The Central Departmental Training and Animation Sports (CDFAS) complex in Eaubonne in the northern suburbs of Paris has been chosen by the United States as their training base for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

The centre, which is set to welcome a delegation of 800 athletes and 1,200 staff members from the US, boasts a variety of facilities, including an indoor athletics stadium, a physiotherapy area, a synthetic turf pitch, a dojo, a gym, and a sports hall.

A total of 45 sports are played at the base located in a a commune only 10 miles from the centre of the French capital, with handball, basketball and athletics having dedicated regional hope fields.

"The fact that 90 per cent of Olympic sports can be practiced on the site was a real advantage in the negotiations," Arnaud Zumaglia, the general manager of the CDFAS, said.

American athletes can use the training centre months before Paris 2024 when they are participating in training course or competitions.

If athletes are staying in the Olympic Village in Saint-Denis, they will need to travel for no more than 15 minutes to reach the facility.

The Central Departmental Training and Animation Sports complex in Eaubonne is set to undergo a multi-million Euro redevelopment in time for the arrival of the United States team before Paris 2024 ©CDFAS
The Central Departmental Training and Animation Sports complex in Eaubonne is set to undergo a multi-million Euro redevelopment in time for the arrival of the United States team before Paris 2024 ©CDFAS

American competitors will also have the chance to stay at the CDAFS due to a rejuvenation project increasing accommodation capacity from 145 beds to over 200.

A building permit was granted earlier this year to allow the facility to undergo a €20 million (£17 million/$22 million) modernisation project to ensure it is properly prepared for the arrival of the US team.

This involves the restructuring and extension of the existing premises, alongside building an extension that is dedicated to accommodation and catering, is expected to be constructed.

The development of the original centre, which currently covers seven hectors, includes refreshing the sports medicine and training areas, the reception and administration sectors and the regeneration centre.

The car park is also due to be increased by 120 more spaces.

In addition, the construction is anticipated to consider the environment with natural ventilation, landscaped surroundings - such as meadows, a wooded area and a garden path - as well as a planted patio are all set to be included.

The rejuvenation and expansion project will be funded by the Val d'Oise department, the Solidarity and Interdepartmental Investment Fund, and the region Ile-de-France.

The official opening date is scheduled for September 4 next year.

Eaubonne, a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, is located only 10 miles from the centre of the French capital ©Eaubonne Council
Eaubonne, a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, is located only 10 miles from the centre of the French capital ©Eaubonne Council 

The proceeds from the partnership between the CDFAS and the US is expected to go towards French sport and, more specifically, the training complex.

Rick Adams, the chief of sport performance for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, claimed the American team make an impact while they are set up in Eaubonne by their team visiting schools or hospitals.

An average of 250,000 people and 80 sport events are welcomed and hosted at the CDFAS each year since it initially opened in 1993.

The 2024 Olympics is due to be staged between July 26 and August 11 and is due to be followed by the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8.