Sport

Birmingham has plenty to offer sports fans. It’s home to two successful football teams – a fact not widely known is that the Football League was invented here; the world-class Edgbaston Cricket Ground, where England beat Australia in the Second Test of the 2005 Ashes and the internationally renowned Belfry Golf Club – four times hosts to The Ryder Cup. Then there’s The NIA. Located in the heart of the city, it regularly stages major events including: World Indoor Athletics, Davis Cup Tennis, UK Badminton Championships and Martial Arts tournaments. In fact, 11 world records have been set at the NIA – an impressive record in itself.

And did you know that the USA Track & Field Team have chosen Birmingham as their base for the 2012 Olympics? High recommendation indeed!

For more information visit: www.visitbirmingham.com/sports