WORCESTER—City officials are looking into creating a new sports commission aimed at bringing more athletic events—and the economic activity that comes with them—to Worcester.
The proposal, introduced by Councilor Tony Economou, calls for establishing a volunteer Worcester Sports Commission tasked with attracting, promoting and supporting sporting events across the city, from large-scale tournaments to regional competitions.
At its core, the idea is straightforward: organize a group focused solely on positioning Worcester as a destination for sports—and in turn, fill hotel rooms, draw visitors and support local businesses…