England to host 2031 Netball World Cup
England has been selected to host the 2031 Netball World Cup, with matches scheduled to take place at Manchester's Co-op Live arena. This marks the fourth time England will host the tournament, aiming to boost the profile of women's sports in the UK.
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Hosting major international sporting events serves as a catalyst for infrastructure development and the growth of women's professional sports visibility.
England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031.
The quadrennial tournament will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live indoor arena, World Netball and England Netball announced on Thursday.
Liverpool staged the event when England last hosted in 2019.
World Netball president Liz Nicholl said: "After reviewing their strong bid, I am confident England Netball will host another thrilling international event, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together in 2031 and beyond."
Eastbourne put on the inaugural tournament in 1963, with Birmingham staging the 1995 edition.
England reached a World Cup final for the first time in 2023, but the Roses were denied a first title by 12-time winners Australia in Cape Town.
England also finished as runners-up in 1975, when the tournament was contested in a league format.
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