paroolOct 9, 2026, 13:21

Topsport Amsterdam office unusable after Olympic Stadium fire

Topsport Amsterdam faces a five-month displacement after a fire in the Olympic Stadium's parking garage caused significant soot and smoke damage to its offices. Despite the facility closure, the organization confirms that athlete support services will continue, and the upcoming Amsterdam Marathon will proceed as scheduled.

Topsport Amsterdam will be unable to use its offices for at least five months following a fire that broke out in the crawl space of the parking garage under the Olympic Stadium on Friday. The company reported that the premises suffered significant soot and smoke damage, rendering the space unusable for the foreseeable future. Despite the disruption, officials have confirmed that all support services for coaches and athletes will continue as scheduled. The Olympic Stadium, which houses over thirty other businesses, was evacuated during the incident. Authorities spent several hours extinguishing the fire, and an investigation into the cause is currently underway. While the extent of the damage to other offices in the building remains under assessment by local officials, the venue is still cleared for upcoming events. Most notably, the Amsterdam Marathon, scheduled for October 18, will proceed as planned with its start and finish line remaining at the stadium.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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