Seb Coe insists empty seats in Birmingham won’t harm London’s bid for 2029 worlds

Sparse crowds have marred European championships London has bid for world championships in 2029 Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics, has played down suggestions that empty seats at the European championships could affect London’s bid for the 2029 worlds. The sparse crowds earlier in the week in Birmingham

The event has been criticised for high ticket prices and empty seats at the Alexander Stadium

The European Athletics Championships have been marred by price issues despite great action on the track