Statement by the Mayor of the City of Katowice, Mr. Marcin Krupa

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

Katowice is a city that embraces recreation, which is why the World Bridge Series could not be missing from our municipal calendar.

Our city is a modern urban center where sport plays a vital role. Katowice is renowned for hosting international sports competitions, which frequently take place in the legendary Spodek Arena or the adjacent International Congress Center. It is often said that the atmosphere created during these events is truly unique and unmatched anywhere else. Prestigious titles such as the “city of great events” or the “mecca of Polish volleyball,” which Katowice holds, further confirm the City’s sporting priorities.