Etihad Stadium statement following Paris attacks
“Etihad Stadium and UFC jointly send their thoughts and sympathy to those impacted by the terrible incidents which occurred in France.”
On Friday night in Paris, six coordinated terrorist attacks killed well over 100 souls. The terrorists targeted Parisians and tourists enjoying themselves in public. Many of my friends from NAGA were visiting Paris over the past several days, as there is a NAGA Saturday in Amiens, about 100 miles away, so it hit particularly hard.
For the record, everyone from NAGA is fine.
At UFC 193’s Etihad Stadium, the UFC hopes to break the attendance record set in 2011 at UFC 129, when 55,724 spectators crowded Toronto’s Rogers Centre. The Stadium has issued a message assuring fans in Australia that precautions are being taken.
Etihad Stadium and UFC jointly send their thoughts and sympathy to those impacted by the terrible incidents which occurred in France.
Regarding tomorrow’s scheduled UFC 193 card at Etihad Stadium, officials from Etihad Stadium, UFC, and Victoria Police have come together to review all major safety protocols and procedures prior to this major event. This risk assessment and planning process takes place before all events held at Etihad Stadium, and the venue, promoter and police will remain diligent in this process in light of today’s tragedies in France.
We have been advised by Victoria Police there is nothing to suggest that tomorrow’s event will in any way be impacted by the events in France, it is important to note that precautions are being taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all in attendance.
