In October 1986, Birmingham went up against five other cities for the right to host the 1992 Olympic Games. The overwhelming favourite to win the bid was Barcelona, which won in the third round of voting. If Birmingham had been successful, it would have seen many new stadiums constructed, including a new athletics stadium built upon the site of the NEC.

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Birmingham's bid for the 1992 Olympic Games


Birmingham's bid for the 1992 Olympic Games


In October 1986, Birmingham went up against five other cities for the right to host the 1992 Olympic Games. The overwhelming favourite to win the bid was Barcelona, which won in the third round of voting. If Birmingham had been successful, it would have seen many new stadiums constructed, including a new athletics stadium built upon the site of the NEC.


The full story of Birmingham’s bid can be found here:

http://www.playingpasts.co.uk/articles/general/the-tonic-to-boost-britains-sagging-reputation-in-international-sport-birminghams-bid-for-the-1992-olympic-games/