National Indoor Arena
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Image:NIA, Birmingham.jpg The National Indoor Arena situated in Birmingham, England was opened in 1991. It hosts a range of events including sport and concerts.
Over the years it has hosted many events including:
- 1993 World Badminton Championships
- 1998 Eurovision Song Contest
- 1999 World Judo Championships
- 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships
- Davis Cup tennis matches
- Many basketball, powerlifting, table tennis, and wrestling competitions
- The British Indoor Rowing Championships since 2000
- The Gladiators television programme from 1992 to 1999
- The All England Open Badminton Championships from 1994 to present day.
- Many music concerts (including those from Paul McCartney, Oasis, Coldplay, and Destiny's Child).
It is run by the NEC Group, who also run the nearby International Convention Centre and the National Exhibition Centre.
From Friday, March 2 to Sunday, March 4, 2007 the 29th European Indoor Athletics Championships will be held at The National Indoor Arena.