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Sport and leisure news

• Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships

  Proposals to extend ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s status as the home of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships until 2026 are due for discussion by the city council’s Cabinet on December 14.

  

  Published 7th December 2021.

• New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city

  The long-term future of indoor athletics in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council.

  

  Published 27th August 2021.

• Alexander Stadium contractor shows support for local communities

  Alexander Stadium contractor McLaughlin & Harvey launches You Matter Communities to provide resources for the local area.

  

  Published 3rd August 2020.

• Contract to redevelop ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Alexander Stadium awarded to McLaughlin & Harvey

  The contract to redevelop ´ºÓêÖ±²¥’s Alexander Stadium into a high-quality venue for diverse sporting, leisure, community and cultural events has been awarded by the council to McLaughlin & Harvey.

  Published 18th March 2020.

• Raising the roof at Moseley Road Baths

  Thanks to partnership working between community groups, national and international organisations and ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ City Council, the Gala Pool roof at Moseley Road Baths has been repaired.

  

  Published 12th February 2020.

• Sports playing pitch strategy is published

  Protecting the existing supply of sports playing pitches, enhancing them and providing extra new sites wherever possible are the key themes underpinning a new strategy to promote sport at all levels.

  Published 22nd June 2018.

• On Valentine's Day, ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ proves it loves sport

  In March ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ will once again prove that it loves sport when the city hosts three major sports events in three Commonwealth sports, all in one venue - Arena ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.

  Published 14th February 2018.

• Stechford’s new leisure centre is now open

  Is your new year’s resolution to get fit and active? If you live in east ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ there’s a great incentive with the opening of the brand new Stechford Leisure Centre on Station Road.

  Published 9th January 2018.

• ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and Solihull blazing trail on sports and activity

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and Solihull has been chosen by Sport England as a pilot area to work with on a bold new approach to build healthier, more active communities across England.

  Published 5th December 2017.

• Preparations "on track for an amazing" World Indoors

  Following a visit to ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ last week, the IAAF is confident the preparations of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) are on track to host an amazing IAAF World Indoor Championships ´ºÓêÖ±²¥.

  Published 4th October 2017.

• US athletics stars take part in city Sports Festival

  To coincide with USA Track and Field’s training camp in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥, a community sports festival took place in the city’s Perry Park.

  Published 31st July 2017.

• American and Jamaican athletes attend Civic Service at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Cathedral

  Athletes, coaches and staff from USA Track & Field (USATF) and the Jamaican Track and Field team were invited to a special civic service, which was held at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Cathedral on Saturday (29 July).

  

  Published 30th July 2017.

• USA Track & Field back in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ ahead of IAAF World Championships

  More than 150 athletes, officials and staff representing USA Track & Field (USATF) are staying in ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ at the end of July, ahead of the IAAF World Championships.

  

  Published 28th July 2017.

• IAAF World Indoor mascot revealed

  Ruby the Red Panda, the official mascot for the IAAF World Indoor Championships ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ 2018, has been unveiled with the help of World Championship 1500m silver medallist, Hannah England.

  

  Published 28th June 2017.

• City unveils vision and logo for 2022 Commonwealth Games

  ´ºÓêÖ±²¥'s Commonwealth Games Steering Group has submitted its Preliminary Questionnaire response for bidding to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games to the DCMS

  

  Published 19th June 2017.

• USA Track & Field confirm ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ training camp

  USA Track & Field confirm ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ training camp ahead of the IAAF World Championships in London this summer.

  

  Published 20th February 2017.

• Commonwealth Games 2026 feasibility study

  The process to formally draw up a feasibility study for a ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is now out of the starting blocks.

  Published 16th January 2017.