Two days after the IAAF Indoor Meeting, the Stade Couvert Regional de Lievin will host another major Athletics competition: the 2006 European Athletics indoor Cup, on March 5th.
The Athletics European Indoor Cup is a team competition gathering men and women athletes competing in a bid to claim the most points for their country. The competition features the Europe's 8 strongest nations, represented by one athlete in each event. 200 athletes from 10 countries are expected in Lievin.