Metropole Hotel to Sponsor Cork Indoor Sports Awards 2026
The Metropole Hotel has once again been confirmed as the 2026 sponsor for the Cork Indoor Sports Awards, which were launched this week. The partnership has been ongoing for 63 years.
The Awards, which recognise the achievements of many of Cork’s most inspirational athletes, will take place at the Metropole Hotel in May.
Founded in 1963, the Cork Indoor Sports Awards were set up to honour those involved in the participation and promotion of indoor sports. The indoor sports being recognised this year include basketball, bowls, boxing, darts, gymnastics, handball, judo, karate, men’s rings, women’s rings, special olympics and taekwondo.
The official launch of the 2026 awards was held at the Kiln in Cork City in front of a gathering of athletes, coaches and volunteers who have dedicated their time to promoting the benefits of indoor sports.
Louise McNamara, General Manager of the Metropole Hotel said: “The duration of the partnership between the Metropole Hotel and the Cork Indoor Sports Awards is a great example of the importance of businesses supporting local organisations. Sporting events and activities bring people together, foster healthy competition and promote physical and mental well-being. We recognise the countless hours of training, the sacrifices made and the unwavering passion that fuels the success of all the athletes and their coaches. We look forward to welcoming the athletes and their coaches to the Metropole Hotel for the awards in May.”
Tim Harte, Chairman of the Cork Indoor Sports Awards said; “The Cork Indoor Sports Awards is a wonderful opportunity to have athletes recognised in their chosen field and I would like to wish the best of luck to all the athletes ahead of the awards event. I’d also like to thank the Metropole Hotel for being our sponsor once again this year. In fact, our very first Indoor Sports Awards was held in the Metropole Hotel, 63 years ago.”
