Polytan LigaTurf Legend Pro at Stade Nelson Mandela/Sarcelles

Visible Symbol Against Discrimination

The city of Sarcelles, located on the northern outskirts of Paris, is known as one of the typical Parisian suburbs. Sports and the promotion of athletic activities have always played a central role in Sarcelles. Unsurprisingly, some of the city's prominent figures are athletes, many of whom have been part of France's national teams in numerous disciplines. The city even operates its own football school (EMF) with the aim of making this sport accessible for everyone, directly engaging young people to counteract potential discrimination early on. The hub of Sarcelles' sports world is the immense AAS Sarcelles Centre Sportif Nelson Mandela. Under the umbrella of the Association Amicale et Sportive de Sarcelles, numerous club departments are hosted, catering to a wide range of sports. These include football, rugby, basketball, handball, tennis, pétanque, and various athletic disciplines.One of the many sports facilities under the Association Amicale et Sportive de Sarcelles is the Stade Nelson Mandela. In spring 2021, Polytan installed a PolytanLigaTurf Legend Pro – our powerhouse in performance, perfectly suited for the stadium's versatile use, including football and field hockey. Thanks to the multi-shape filament profile, LigaTurf Legend Pro guarantees optimal elasticity, ensuring a perfect football experience, as confirmed by certifications meeting all relevant international standards. The profile also enables ball and gameplay characteristics that closely mimic those of natural grass. Alongside its performance capabilities, the bi-colour design of the filaments gives the field a fresh and natural appearance, while the high wear resistance of the fibres has earned global recognition from stadium operators. A unique feature of Stade Nelson Mandela is the creation of a 1,600 m² training area behind one of the goals, designed specifically for specialty training. Here, young players can practise and improve through specialised goalkeeper workshops.Beneath the synthetic turf, an elastic layer was installed over asphalt, particularly suitable for high-performance sports. This combination will ensure exceptional playability throughout its lifespan while also providing superior player protection.