Laura Muir set to race for Scotland at DNA event in Glasgow

Tuesday 7th December 2021

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New DNA event will give Scotland vest opportunities

Laura Muir will race in Glasgow early in 2022 – as Scotland compete in the Dynamic New Athletics indoor competition at the Emirates Arena.

As ticket sales opened for the event, it was confirmed that Laura will race for Scotland in the match against England, Wales, Ireland, Spain and Turkey.

The six teams will be competing across 10 disciplines vying to be crowned the Dynamic New Athletics indoor champions 2022.

Whilst fans have been able to pre-register for tickets, the public can now buy tickets here.

‘We’re delighted to know that Laura Muir will once again compete in Emirates Arena, cheered on by an enthusiastic and noisy home crowd,’ said Councillor David McDonald, Chair of Glasgow Life and Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council.

‘There’s no support quite like a Glasgow audience, and we’re sure this will be appreciated by all athletes and officials in attendance.

Our city is renowned as the perfect host for major sporting events, as recently reinforced by the announcement that the city will host the 2024 World Indoor Championships, and the atmosphere in Emirates Arena is electric for any event.

‘We can’t wait to welcome DNA Athletics in February next year, and to see athletes compete in front of an audience once again.’

Tickets on sale

Cherry Alexander OBE, Vice President of European Athletics, said: ‘I am absolutely thrilled that Laura Muir will be participating at the European Athletics Dynamic New Athletics Indoor event at the Emirates Arena next February.

‘Laura is exactly the sort of famous name that DNA needs to attract and inspire a new generation of youngsters to get involved in athletics.

‘I strongly believe that DNA is a gateway to a younger audience and with Laura committing to DNA in Glasgow next year, this will help drive overall interest and ticket sales for this wonderful new event.’

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