Shanghai's largest sports training center, located on Chongming Island, is expected to be put into use by the end of the year, providing local athletes and national teams with a comprehensive training venue. The first phase of Chongming Sports Training Center covers 559,000 square meters, enough room for 1,500 athletes and coaches to live and train together. According to the Shanghai Urban Construction and Communications Commission, construction on the 27 buildings of the first phrase has been completed. Sports training facilities will be installed in the coming months.