The “Sports Hall” in Constanța represents a danger for anyone who steps on its threshold. The building has a flooded basement, and cracks are also visible on the facade.
Without funds to continue investigations, the County Sports Directorate, through its representatives, shrugs. The hall regularly organizes events that bring together young people and children, with the risk of a possible tragedy.
Specialists say that all the buildings built between the Sports Hall and the sea in recent years have cut off the underground water drainage system. The authorizations did not take into account the consequences of the excavations.
The case of the hall is not unique in Constanța. Ovidius University is in the same situation, as is the Assumption Church.
The authorities summoned the representatives of the County Sports Directorate and decided to issue a warning. At the time of the examination of the hall, the basement was flooded.
The situation in the basement of the building goes back a long time. Pieces of plaster fell from the facade of several columns. Even the cracks did not attract attention, the children continued to carry out sports activities.
Events were still organized there that generated agglomeration. Only now, the authorities ordered the ban on the participation of spectators, in order to avoid crowding. Thus, the competitions were held with empty stands.
“We allowed sports competitions to take place, provided the organizers were informed about the state of the building’s structure. Out of the desire not to disrupt the competitions already in progress, including those within the championships in which the events in Constanța are also included, we have agreed for them to continue“, the authorities explain.
At the beginning of this week, the case will reach the Prefect of the city, in order to determine the immediate measures, as well as the composition of the working group or commission that will evaluate the existing situation.
CSM Constanța press release:
“Dear fans,
We know that this weekend you wanted to cheer on your favorite teams that will play in the “Simona Amânar” Sports Hall in Constanța; and we would have wanted the same thing, for you to be in the stands and chant: “Come on, CSM!”.
Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our control, all sports activities that will take place in the Sports Hall will take place without those who are truly the soul of Constanta sports, the supporters.
Even if the decision is questionable to say the least, we have to abide by it and ask for your understanding until things get back to normal, we hope, as soon as possible.
As a consequence, we invite you to remain our supporters and in front of the small screens, according to the following schedule:
Saturday, April 25, men’s handball, 5:30 p.m. on the Pro Arena – CSM Constanța – CSM Bucharest;
Sunday, April 26, women’s volleyball, 6 p.m., on the Club’s Facebook page and YouTube channel – CSM Constanța – CSM Bucharest;
In case of a victory in the match on Sunday, Monday, April 27, from the same time and on the same channels, the fourth match between CSM Constanța and CSM Bucharest.
With the hope that it won’t be long until we meet again in the Hall, we thank you in advance for your understanding and for being with our teams with your soul!“.
