Birmingham wins Invictus Games 2027: Public opinion
Birmingham has been chosen to host the Invictus Games in 2027, a big win for the city. With strong ties to the armed forces and a government-backed bid, Birmingham aims to bring economic and cultural benefits. But what do locals think about the potential impact on daily life?
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00:00The Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry in 2014, sees injured military personnel and
00:06veterans from around the world compete in various sports. Birmingham's strung toys
00:11to the armed forces, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Defence Medical Rehabilitation
00:17Centre, contributed to its successful bid. The government-backed event will draw on central
00:23funding, aiming to bring significant economic and cultural benefits. However, questions
00:29remain about the impact on the city's infrastructure and daily life. I'm here asking people to
00:35share their views on whether this will be a positive experience, or does it get in the
00:39way of everyday life?
00:41No, it's good for the economy. It's got to be. It brings people in, into the bars, restaurants,
00:48you know, and it's, oh, people get to know the city, then might come back, you know.
00:52So yeah, it's got to be good for the city. No doubt about it.
00:56I think it's a fantastic thing because it brings a lot of people into Birmingham, bringing
01:02money into the city. Yeah, I think it's a good thing for the veterans to have sport.
01:13I think it's a really good thing, yeah.
01:16I think it's a good idea because it means that it's multicultural and lots of people
01:21are coming to the city and see Birmingham for what it is, because otherwise these cities
01:25die.
01:26It is, yes. It's a lovely city, yes, so definitely agreed, yes. Yeah, up for it, yes.
01:35I think it's just great for the economy, the local economy.
01:39Obviously, there are pluses and minuses on there. It raises the profile of the city.
01:50On the other hand, it can sap resources from other deserving causes, and is it going to
01:56benefit the poor?