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The Columbia Sports Commission met April 9, 2026 at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse. Mid-Missouri Sports Park requested $100,000 paid over four years (four payments of $25,000) to double courts from two to four; the minutes record a motion approving funding described as "$25,000 over 4 years." The commission reviewed recent and upcoming events, discussed MSHSAA championship bid efforts, and set the next meeting for May 14, 2026.
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The commission approved funding related to an expansion of the Mid-Missouri Sports Park that its board says would allow Columbia to host larger regional or national tournaments. For residents this could mean more sporting events using local venues, which typically brings more visitors to hotels, restaurants and shops. The commission also reviewed recent event activity and is pursuing state championship bids to bring additional tournaments to the city.
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