The most legendary discovery! August 24, the whole country had two holidays. Independence Day and Opening of the most modern arena of Ukraine. Sports Palace YOUTH officially began its activities. “Here the Legend is born.” The opening ceremony was attended by the head of the Zaporizhzhya Regional State Administration Konstantin Bryl, the President of Motor Sich JSC Vyacheslav Boguslayev, the First Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, the vice-president of the National Olympic Committee Igor Gotsul, the construction director of Motor Sich JSC Mikhail Berezovsky. Over 5000 thousand people participated in the official creation of history in the world of Ukrainian sports. During the ceremony, Vyacheslav Boguslayev was presented with the award of the Olympic Committee of Ukraine for his contribution to the development of sport and passed a symbolic key from the Palace. Vyacheslav Boguslaev noted that the opening of the Sports Palace “Youth” – a landmark event not only for Zaporozhye, but for the whole country and thanked all those who participated in its revival. The head of the Zaporizhzhya Regional State Administration Konstantin Bryl also noted the importance of the sports facility. Thousands of Zaporozhians gathered at the opening, many came with whole families and with children. The solemn ceremony began with a spectacular light show. Dance groups “Grace” and “Kozachat” have become the decoration of the new Palace of Sport. Spectators, light, noise and energy – these were the main attributes on August 24. Also during the day there were handball games for the Cup of the Dnieper. And at the end of the holiday guests were a concert of People’s Artist of Ukraine Irina Bilyk.