00:00In the heart of Liverpool's waterfront, the M&S Bank Arena could once again welcome the world's best gymnasts,
00:08this time for the 2030 World Championships.
00:11British Gymnastics has confirmed that it's developing a formal bid with UK Sport, Liverpool City Council
00:17and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, hoping to repeat the success of previous championships in Liverpool in 2022.
00:23The 2022 event attracted more than 35,000 spectators and boosted the city's economy by £5.6 million, according to Liverpool City Council.
00:34Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, says Liverpool is a city that excels in hosting world-class events, which leave a lasting impact.
00:44British Gymnastics Chief Executive Sarah Powell says bringing the championships home in 2030
00:50would give the nation's athletes a special moment in front of home supporters and inspire the next generation ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
01:00The bid is supported by the ACC Liverpool Group, operators of the M&S Bank Arena, as well as Liverpool Accommodation Bid.
01:06A feasibility study projects the 2030 Championships could inject more than £8 million into the regional economy
01:12and reach millions worldwide through broadcast coverage across more than 50 countries.
01:17Liverpool City Region Metro Emerald Steve Rotherham says the area has proved itself as a world-class region for global events
01:24and that hosting the World Gymnastics Championships again would be another opportunity to showcase the region's culture and hospitality.
01:33A formal bid will be submitted to the International Gymnastics Federation this December,
01:38with a host nation expected to be announced in May 2026.
01:42A
Comments