World Cup Of Gymnastics Heads To London

27 Sep 2016 | tshego

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The London 2017 World Cup of Gymnastics is set to be held at London’s O2 Arena, according to the event’s promoter Barry Hearn.

The event will be moved from Glasgow’s Emirates Arena, where it has been hosted for the last three events, with Hearn promising a bigger competition to make the likes of Team GB Olympians Max Whitlock and Amy Tinkler, “global superstars”.

Sky Sports will be broadcasting live coverage from the event, which retains its format of men’s and women’s all-around competition.

Jane Allen, CEO of British Gymnastics, which was named Governing Body of the Year at the BT Sport Industry Awards 2016, said: “We’re delighted to bring this world class gymnastics event to London for the first time through the development of a new partnership with Matchroom and Sky Sports. Its testament to the huge success of our sport that we are able to stage this event and showcase gymnastics in the magnificent O2 Arena. British Gymnastics continues to go from strength to strength and our gymnast’s historic achievements during Rio 2016 mean gymnastics is in demand and more popular than ever.

“The World Cup of Gymnastics is a fantastic competition with some the world’s best gymnasts in action. Having been staged superbly in Glasgow for many years in front of sold-out crowds this is a chance for even more new fans to witness our sport. Our athletes are excited to now perform and compete in London, entertaining a huge crowd in a spectacular venue.”

Barry Hearn commented: “British sport is riding the crest of a wave after a quite outstanding performance at the Rio Olympics and I am thrilled to be bringing some of Team GB’s gymnastics superstars home to London for this major event. Gymnastics is something completely new for Matchroom and I cannot wait to put our unique stamp on this global event.

“The O2 is expected to sell out fast for this and I encourage all British sports fans to come and support their heroes in one of the most competitive global events on the gymnastics calendar.

“With Sky Sports adding their world-leading weight behind the event, the World Cup of Gymnastics promises to be a spectacle not to be missed.”