Manchester Central is gearing up to host some of the world’s greatest athletes over the coming weeks.
On Friday, October 25 the North of England’s leading conference, exhibition and events venue played host to the pre-fight weigh-ins of UFC’s Manchester Fight Night.
And this weekend (November 3 and 4) Manchester Central will host the grand finale of the AJ Bell World Squash Championships, when the best 64 squash players in the world will battle it out for the sport’s greatest prize.
The sporting extravaganza at Manchester Central will then culminate on December (13-15) when it plays host to the world’s first ever Taekwondo Grand Prix, led by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF). 250 of the world’s top Taekwondo fighters across eight different weight categories will come together and battle it out during the WTF event.
Manchester Central is lending itself to an ever-increasingly diverse range of prestigious events and occasions. Earlier this year it staged a VIP evening for Manchester United before their Champions League match with Real Madrid. It was also chosen to host Manchester City’s pre-season launch event this year attended by thousands of fans and VIP guests.
Angie Robinson, Chief Executive of Manchester Central, said: “While Manchester Central has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s market leading venues for hosting some of the leading national and international exhibitions, conferences and events, we are now seeing major sporting organisations also realising how versatile we can be as a venue.
“Whether it is hosting a live sporting event, a VIP event, or an element of a sporting occasion, our iconic spaces delivers an awe-inspiring backdrop and a unique atmosphere that you may not get in other venues.”
Norman Howell, UFC’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs, said: “Manchester Central is an iconic venue in the heart of Manchester and will provide the perfect setting for one of sport’s greatest pre-event weigh-ins.”
Simon Morton, UK Sport Director of Major Events and Public Relations said, “As part of the UK Sport Gold Event Series we will be showcasing the AJ Bell World Squash Championships in the centre of the city at Manchester Central, a venue that will enable us to provide a truly unique spectator and TV experience for the sport”.
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