Sport and leisure news
Plans to bring Small Heath swimming pool back into use
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council has confirmed that it plans to bring the Small Heath Leisure Centre swimming pool back into use.
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Council set to approve deal to continue hosting of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships
Proposals to extend ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’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.
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New decade-long deal set to secure indoor athletics events for city
The long-term future of indoor athletics in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is set to be secured through a proposed 10-year partnership agreement between UK Athletics and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council.
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Alexander Stadium contractor shows support for local communities
Alexander Stadium contractor McLaughlin & Harvey launches You Matter Communities to provide resources for the local area.
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Contract to redevelop ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’s Alexander Stadium awarded to McLaughlin & Harvey
The contract to redevelop ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½’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.
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Raising the roof at Moseley Road Baths
Thanks to partnership working between community groups, national and international organisations and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Council, the Gala Pool roof at Moseley Road Baths has been repaired.
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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.
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On Valentine's Day, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ proves it loves sport
In March ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
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Stechford’s new leisure centre is now open
Is your new year’s resolution to get fit and active? If you live in east ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ there’s a great incentive with the opening of the brand new Stechford Leisure Centre on Station Road.
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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and Solihull blazing trail on sports and activity
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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.
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Preparations "on track for an amazing" World Indoors
Following a visit to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
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US athletics stars take part in city Sports Festival
To coincide with USA Track and Field’s training camp in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, a community sports festival took place in the city’s Perry Park.
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American and Jamaican athletes attend Civic Service at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Cathedral on Saturday (29 July).
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USA Track & Field back in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ ahead of IAAF World Championships
More than 150 athletes, officials and staff representing USA Track & Field (USATF) are staying in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ at the end of July, ahead of the IAAF World Championships.
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IAAF World Indoor mascot revealed
Ruby the Red Panda, the official mascot for the IAAF World Indoor Championships ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 2018, has been unveiled with the help of World Championship 1500m silver medallist, Hannah England.
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City unveils vision and logo for 2022 Commonwealth Games
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Commonwealth Games Steering Group has submitted its Preliminary Questionnaire response for bidding to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games to the DCMS
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USA Track & Field confirm ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ training camp
USA Track & Field confirm ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ training camp ahead of the IAAF World Championships in London this summer.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 feasibility study
The process to formally draw up a feasibility study for a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is now out of the starting blocks.