The World Academy of Sport, whose education headquarters are based at Manchester Business School in the University of Manchester, has brought together international sporting dignitaries to serve on its newly launched International Advisory Board (IAB). The Chairman of the Board, ex Director General of the International Olympic Committee François Carrard, said: “Manchester, which is already an established world leader in major international sporting event delivery, will now also act as the international education hub for the IAB, due to its excellent reputation for world class sports knowledge and education delivered through the University of Manchester.”
Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive of Manchester City Council which has partnered with the Academy and the University in this initiative, commented: “British Cycling, England Squash, the International Netball Federation and the Professional Footballers Association are just a few of the many national sports bodies to be based in Manchester, and the formation of the World Academy of Sport International Advisory Board here will ensure that key educational international sport decisions are made in the city.”
