European Athletics Championships face backlash over ‘crazy prices’ and empty seats

Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium half-full on Monday

Athletes and fans join chorus of concern over prices

Keely Hodgkinson’s coach and the BBC commentator Steve Cram have led a chorus of concern about high ticket prices causing lower attendances at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Fans have also criticised the high food prices at the Alexander Stadium, with a barbeque pork roll costing £18.50, a bratwurst hot dog £15, and a bottle of water £3.95.