Gymnastics World Cup coming to Birmingham
Birmingham has been chosen to hold the Gymnastics World Cup next year.
Arena Birmingham will host the event over two days in March.
The event will feature up to nine male and nine female gymnasts, representing eight different countries.
Jane Allen, chief executive officer of British Gymnastics: “We’re delighted to bring this world class gymnastics event to Birmingham which has a long history of staging gymnastics championships at world, European and British championship levels.
"Birmingham and the West Midlands has produced some of the most successful British gymnasts in history and it’s time to return to Birmingham and stage this spectacular event.
"It’s a fantastic competition and a real crowd pleaser that’s been enjoyed by sold-out crowds over the years.
"Besides the display of world class sport, where you’ll see some the world’s best gymnasts in action, there’s always a firm focus on fun and entertaining the audience.”
Tickets go on sale to members today (fri).
The general sale starts at 9am on October 3 and will be followed by a launch event at Arena Birmingham with GB stars Ellie Downie and Kristian Thomas, who is from Halesowen.
Prices start from £18 per session, with family tickets available from £48.
The event takes place on March 21 and 22. For more information, visit gymnasticsworldcup.co.uk
