About Major Sports Events 2011
Sheffield has unveiled a major sports event programme 2011 which will provide a multi-million pound boost to the local economy and position the city as one of the key UK sporting destinations as the countdown to the 2012 London Olympics gathers pace.
The line-up, one of the most impressive and diverse in any UK city outside of London and outlined in detail by city council leader Paul Scriven, features:
Eight world championships or world level events
Three European level championship events
Twenty national championships
Four mass participation events with more than 25,000 participants
The value to the local economy has been estimated to be in excess of £6m further recognition that the sport, leisure and tourism sectors are some of the keys to unlocking growth and wealth for the region. Ten of the events will receive national and international television coverage projecting Sheffield, its facilities and brand to millions across the globe.
Some of the highlights of the programme include:
The high profile $172,000 English Open table tennis championships one of only four major pro-tour events in the world featuring the sports leading players (EIS Sheffield).
The World short track speed skating championship (The Motorpoint Arena).
The FINA World Diving Cup where British diving superstar Tom Daley is expected to compete (Ponds Forge).
The Yorkshire International Show Jumping event (The Motorpoint Arena).
The European Synchronized Swimming Champions Cup (Ponds Forge).
The European Fencing Championships (EIS Sheffield).
The four-day Sainsburys UK School Games (various venues).
The ITTF British Open Disability Table Tennis Championships (EIS Sheffield).
In addition, Sheffield will once again play host to the returning two-day Aviva Indoor UK Athletics trials and championships at EIS Sheffield; the Betfred World Snooker Championships at The Crucible Theatre and the six-day BUCS (British Universities) Championships.
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