Complex sentence: Cardiff plays host to many high-profile sporting events at a local, national and international level, and in recognition of the city's commitment to sport for all Cardiff was been awarded the title of European City of Sport 2009.
Split into simpler sentences: Cardiff plays host to many high-profile sporting events at a local, national and international level. In recognition of the city's commitment to sport for all, Cardiff was awarded the title of European City of Sport 2009.