International Sporting events in Oklahoma

[amocore]

Good afternoon,

I wonder if OKC, or other Okies cities try to attract international sporting events. I am not talking Olympic games but for example;
Everett,WA just hosted the tennis Fed cup USA vs Latvia.
Closer to us, Wichita KS, will host few USA games of the volley ball women's league of nations against Turkey, Japan and Belgium.

These are events OKC can easily host I think and give a more exotic flavor than the usual events we have around.

Any input welcome.

[OkiePoke]

https://www.canoeicf.com/news/icf-su...-oklahoma-city

The International Canoe Federation is excited to announce that the third annual canoe sprint Super Cup will be held in Oklahoma City, USA, and will see Olympic and world champions racing under lights for the first time.

[Dob Hooligan]

I think we are strong in the international softball area. And it seems like wrestling is a possibility.

[amocore]

https://www.canoeicf.com/news/icf-su...-oklahoma-city

The International Canoe Federation is excited to announce that the third annual canoe sprint Super Cup will be held in Oklahoma City, USA, and will see Olympic and world champions racing under lights for the first time.

It has been delayed because of Covid. It is this weekend and it is a bigger deal than I thought. Probably the biggest international event in OKC since I moved here 15 years ago.
https://www.canoeicf.com/canoe-sprin...-2021/athletes
https://www.riversportokc.org/events/icf-super-cup/

[shawnw]

But is it bigger than OK 89? :-P

[unfundedrick]

But is it bigger than OK 89? :-P

He said biggest international event. OK 89 was not international.

[shawnw]

Doh! You are correct

[joseph]

https://youtu.be/PvDx7mERYAQ

[mugofbeer]

Good afternoon,

I wonder if OKC, or other Okies cities try to attract international sporting events. I am not talking Olympic games but for example;
Everett,WA just hosted the tennis Fed cup USA vs Latvia.
Closer to us, Wichita KS, will host few USA games of the volley ball women's league of nations against Turkey, Japan and Belgium.

These are events OKC can easily host I think and give a more exotic flavor than the usual events we have around.

Any input welcome.

The All Sports Association was once a big deal but l believe it was closed down. OKC needs a new iteration of a devoted organization.

[Laramie]

Oklahoma River is ready to be tapped for Regional and International competition. We have plenty of nice hotels to accommodate groups of 10 - 200 and an Omni capable of more guests.

You will see OKC go after more quality events that attract out-of-state money from groups willing to spend.

Look out for Paycom Arena, Oklahoma City Convention Center & Omni Hotels to coordinate efforts to attract quality events. It's not going to happen overnight--that's why you want to keep dates available.

[amocore]

https://youtu.be/PvDx7mERYAQ

The ICF Supercup was a very cool event. First time to see Olympians athletes from all over the globe competing in OKC. Plus, some were very accessible and able to chat with the spectators.

The ICF streaming is nicely made too.

[Laramie]

International Canoe Federation (ICF) World Super Cup,

moved from Russia to Oklahoma City

International Canoe Federation asked Oklahoma City if its RIVERSPORT adventure rapids would be willing to host two international events that could no longer be held in Moscow, Russia--OKC officials said YES!

2022 (Canoe Sprint) Super Cup and the 2022 ICF Stand Up Paddling World Cup will be relocated to Oklahoma City to be staged in August 2022. More on the scheduling will be determined by April 2022.

Full story link from Velocity https://www.velocityokc.com/blog/ins...ack=super_blog