. "The arena has the highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the UK, is in sixth place among the largest indoor arenas in Europe, with a capacity of 21,000 and is one of the world's busiest indoor arenas, hosting music and sporting events such as boxing and swimming.[2] The arena was a key part of Manchester's bids to host the Olympic Games in 1996 and 2000 and was eventually used for the 200" . . .