Stade Michel Bendichou, Rugby stadium in Colomiers, France.
Stade Michel Bendichou is a rugby stadium in Colomiers with a grass playing field that holds about 11,430 spectators. The complex features four training fields, including one with synthetic turf, and a weight training center.
The municipal stadium of Colomiers was first known as the Stade de Sélery, after the neighbourhood where it stands. It was later renamed in tribute to Michel Bendichou, president of US Colomiers, who died in early 2004. Under his leadership, with players and friends such as José Osès and Antoine Gordo, the club rose to the first division, won the European Challenge in 1998, and reached the 1999 European Cup final and the 2000 French championship final.
The ground is named after Michel Bendichou, president of US Colomiers, who died in early 2004 and is remembered for guiding the club up to the first division. On 13 and 14 July 2019 it hosted the European qualifying tournament for the men's rugby sevens at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The stadium is the municipal ground of Colomiers, in the Sélery district, and holds 11,000 to 11,430 spectators depending on the source. It has two covered stands, and the main covered grandstand runs along one side of the pitch. The site also has four rugby pitches, one of them synthetic, used for training.
The stadium houses a professional weight training and cardio facility where athletes prepare year-round for competitions. This training center is an important part of the infrastructure that supports player development.
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