Lausanne: In a long awaited contest Paris United will take on the Beijing Dragons following the postponement of their Week 4 match, next Wednesday on 1 Feb. at the historic Salle Wagram in the heart of the French capital.
The clash will see Paris throwing down the gauntlet to Beijing in an attempt to prove they are still worthy of their title. Securing a win at this stage is absolutely vital for the home team if they want to get their season back on track. This will be a tough fight but the monumental setting of the spectacular venue is sure to inspire the Paris United team to victory.
The Salle Wagram is situated just a few paces away from one of the most famous Parisian landmarks, the Arc de Triomphe. A venue steeped in history and prestige that first opened its doors to the French public way back in 1865. Then it was a lustrous, Bohemian gathering place for the Parisian aristocracy, a place of decadence and fervour which hosted frequent Balls. Under the reign of Louis XVI, the king later guillotined, the ballroom floor opened for the Bal de Barrière, reputed as one of the most opulent and grandiose gatherings of its time.
Nowadays, the Salle de Wagram still hosts regular Balls, but also offers its services to many other different types of events. Host to anything from parliamentary receptions to fashion shows, the Salle Wagram has seen more of its fair share of diversity and excitement. The extravagant ballroom is an amalgam of tradition and modernity. If walls could speak, this decorative cocoon could tell stories dipped in gold, glitter and sparkles.
Paris' landmark ballroom and historical listed building has welcomed musicians that include Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Santana, all of whom have benefited from the spectacular acoustics of this unique space. The acoustics are in fact so spectacular that the venue has often been used for classical recordings. The great potential of the grandiose setting did not go unnoticed to Bertolucci, who filmed scenes of his legendary 1972 film Last Tango in Paris in the Salle Wagram.
With its twelve metre ceilings, the Salle Wagram is one of the staple event halls of the Parisian scene. It is no wonder that this is not the first time it has been used to cater for boxers. Boxing matches were held there as early as 1952. Today, WSB and Paris United will make use of the grandiose ballrooms' atmosphere to put on a great show for the crowds, this is sure to be a match to remember. Be sure to see some memorable high-quality action as well as a few familiar faces amongst the audience.
That the day will also be 2000 Olympic Games gold medallist and Paris United CEO Brahim Alsoum's Birthday
By Idian Sports News
