BBC·4 min read·medium
Criticism as thousands of empty seats in Birmingham
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The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham faced criticism over empty seats and high ticket prices despite organizers claiming strong overall sales. Public figures and fans have questioned the affordability of the event for local spectators.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ewan Somerville , BBC News , Kieran Fox , BBC Sport and Rachael Lewis , in Birmingham Reuters Amy Hunt won the women's 100m final on Monday evening but the stadium was nowhere near full Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium for the European Athletics Championships on Monday evening.
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