Birmingham’s financial woes make it a ‘risky’ venue says UKAFurther doubt cast over city’s Commonwealth Games legacy
The British Olympic trials are expected to be staged in Manchester rather than Birmingham this summer, raising further questions about the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
UK Athletics is expected to confirm its decision by the end of the month, and insiders expect it to choose the 6,500-capacity Manchester Regional Arena next to the Etihad Stadium over the 18,000‑seat Alexander Stadium in Birmingham for financial reasons.