Commonwealth Games 2022
Back in Brum! Ozzy the bull unveiled at new home with Sharon Osbourne in attendance
The much-loved centrepiece to last year’s Commonwealth Games – Ozzy the bull – has been officially unveiled in his new home at Birmingham New Street station. The special ceremony – with Sharon Osbourne in attendance – took place on Wednesday (26 July) with a brass band entertaining the crowds.
Haunting video shows Birmingham King Kong statue lying in pieces at demolition yard
The mystery of the whereabouts of the missing King Kong statue, which made a proud and dramatic appearance during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has been solved. Intrepid YouTuber DJ Audits has shared a spectacular and poignant video which shows the once proud Kong now lying on his back and armless at a demolition yard…
Is it Brummie? Is it Bostin? Is it Boulton? No, the Birmingham bull is Ozzy!
The votes have been counted and officials have revealed the winning name for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games bull sculpture. The towering Birmingham bull has been named Ozzy (in reference to the Black Sabbath lead singer) after a nationwide competition to find him a permanent name ahead of his new home at New Street Station.
Name that bull! Will it be Ozzy, Brummie, Bostin or Boulton?
The competition to find a name for the giant bull that vowed the world at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has resulted in a shortlist of four from a selection of nearly 2,000 names. Network Rail said the response to the competition was “amazing” and the shortlisted names will be put to a public vote and the…
Competition kicks off to name iconic Birmingham Games bull
Brummies are being invited to take part in a competition to name the giant bull that vowed the world at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The massive sculpture, standing at 32ft, took pride of place at the opening ceremony of the games last July.
Birmingham’s Raging Bull saved from destruction, new home found at New Street Station
The show-stopping Raging Bull which formed the centrepiece at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 has been granted a new home after months of uncertainty about the future of the much-loved sculpture. Birmingham New Street Station is set to be the new permanent home of the gigantic bull this summer.
Community Islamic centre gifted with free bike racks used at Birmingham 2022 Games
Cycle parking racks used at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games venues during the summer have been handed out to 50 community groups, including an Islamic centre in Sparkbrook. A wide range of organisations, from schools and residents’ associations to health centres and housing developers are benefitting from this Games legacy and helping to boost cycling rates…
Birmingham Performance and Innovation Centre plans unveiled for city by UK Athletics
Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council, UK Athletics has confirmed. The facility will be situated on the redeveloped Alexander Stadium campus, helping cement the site’s Commonwealth Games legacy.
Birmingham on course to win bid to host 2026 European Athletics Championships
Birmingham city is hoping to host the 2026 European Athletics Championships after reports that that rival bidder Budapest has pulled out of the race to host the sporting event. It appears that Budapest has informed the European Athletics that it would pulling out of the race which leaves Birmingham as the front runner to host the…
South Asian soldiers film gets screening at Birmingham Film Festival during Remembrance Week
A poignant film exploring the contribution of South Asian soldiers in World War I, and the dangers of forgetting the past during present times where division and misunderstanding can lead to violence, is being screened during the Birmingham Film Festival. The Forgotten Soldier will be screened ahead of Remembrance Day at The Giant Screen in…