University will host several competitions, provide athlete housing for global event.
Media contacts: Dave McKinney, Hannah Echols
The Birmingham Organizing Committee for The World Games 2022 today announced that the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will host several competitions across its campus and will partner with the global event on multiple initiatives.
The World Games 2022 (TWG2022), an international multi-sport event organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee, will hold its 11th edition in Birmingham from July 7-17, 2022. An anticipated 3,600 athletes will participate in more than 30 different sports throughout The Games.
Competitions for The World Games 2022 will take place throughout UAB’s campus. BBVA Field, the home of UAB men’s and women’s soccer, will host Lacrosse. Fans interested in Tug of War action will find it at UAB’s Track and Field facilities. Racquetball and Squash will take place on the courts and gymnasiums of UAB’s University Recreation Center.
“UAB is uniquely situated and prepared to support The World Games and ensure that Birmingham makes the most of this great, unique opportunity to showcase our city and state to the world,” said UAB President Ray L. Watts. “The UAB community looks forward to being gracious hosts for athletes and spectators alike, and our campus and its amenities offer a beautiful and modern setting that will leave a lasting, positive impression.”
In addition to hosting competitions, UAB will also serve as the Foundation Sponsor for The World Games 2022 Legacy Memorial and the Presenting Sponsor of UAB Athlete Village, which will offer housing in UAB residence halls for athletes, coaches, and officials. UAB Medicine will be the Presenting Sponsor for athletics and spectator medical services at The World Games 2022 venues.
To view footage from the press conference, click here.
The university will also provide language services for international athletes and visitors.
“This is an enormous partnership for The World Games 2022,” said The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers. “Not only is UAB opening up their world-class campus as host for competitions and “Athlete’s Village” for many of our athletes and coaches, but their partnership extends to several other areas including leadership and support for our entire medical committee. Having this academic, athletic, and medical cornerstone of Birmingham as a major partner of The World Games 2022 represents a strong commitment from our community to this historic moment.”
The official partnership announcement was made on Monday, May 17 at BBVA Field on the campus of UAB, and featured remarks from Sellers, Watts and The World Games 2022 Chairman of the Board Jonathan Porter.
"world" - Google News
May 18, 2021 at 02:08AM
https://ift.tt/3tWKIxV
The World Games 2022 Announces University of Alabama at Birmingham as Official Venue and Partner - UAB News
"world" - Google News
https://ift.tt/3d80zBJ
https://ift.tt/2WkdbyX
Bagikan Berita Ini
0 Response to "The World Games 2022 Announces University of Alabama at Birmingham as Official Venue and Partner - UAB News"
Post a Comment