00:00There's been criticism of ticket and food prices at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham,
00:07with empty seats visible during some sessions at Alexander Stadium.
00:11Former world champion and BBC commentator Steve Cram said spectator numbers were disappointing,
00:17while Keeley Hodgkinson's coach Jenny Meadows said fans had raised concerns about ticket prices, parking and poor awareness of the
00:25event.
00:25A barbecue pork roll costs £18.50, while some tickets reach £150.
00:32Organisers say ticket sales have exceeded targets, with half priced at £30 or less,
00:38and several sessions are approaching sellout as the championships continue across the week.
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