Photo: The permanent and removable seats

The gymnasium contains 6,000 permanent seats and 2,200 removable seats, which will free up gym space for future activities.

(BEIJING, July 26) -- The China Agricultural University Gymnasium, the venue for Olympic wrestling events, is nearly ready for use -- one year ahead of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

Located in northwestern Beijing, the complex spans close to 24,000 square meters and offers seating capacity for 8,500 fans - 6,000 of which are permanent seats.

The venue is slated to be a multifunctional sport facility after the Games.