Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 'Contributed £1.2bn to UK Economy'
England’s Abigail Irozuru during a practice long jump during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium.
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The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games contributed approximately £1.2 billion to the UK economy, new figures say.
Nearly half of that sum was created in the West Midlands as the biggest multi-sport event to be held in England since the London 2012 Olympics brought together 6,600 athletes and team officials from across 72 Commonwealth nations and territories.