Athletes settle in to village life

Residents at each of the villages will have access to a canteen, a medical clinic, fitness centre, multi-religious centre, library, bank, cafes, a club and shops, with all facilities located within walking distance of the residential area. Transport connections are also available within the villages and from the villages to the competition venues, 24 hours a day.

And those athletes who have already arrived seem to be impressed with the facilities on offer. «The people have been really nice and the rooms are really good,” said British short track medal hope Elise Christie. “It’s luxury for us short-trackers, really.»

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