A new sports and athletic centre _____________________ (OPEN) in our town last week. The facility ____________________ (BELIEVE) to be one of the largest in the country and experts hope that it ________________________ (VISIT) by thousands of amateur and professional athletes over the course of the next few years. The centre _____________________________ (CONSTRUCT) for over 6 years before it ______________________ (OPEN) by local authorities last Monday. However, it _______________________________________ (NOT COMPLETELY FINISH) yet. Workers are making the final adjustments this week and say that it _____________________ (COMPLETE) by the end of the month. The centre offers various sports facilities including two indoor swimming pools, three large gyms and a ball court. They _____________________ (CAN BOOK) online or directly at the administration desk. The equipment ______________________ (BUY) from local companies, which also provided the training programs. The new centre _____________________ (FINANCE) by government funds as well as grants that ________________________ (GIVE) to the region by the European Union. Politicians and famous athletes from all over the country __________________________ (INVITE) to the official opening ceremony, scheduled for next Tuesday.