Athletics club struggles with increased interest in track sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Wolverhampton and Bilston Athletics Club faces challenges in accommodating a surge of interest in athletics following the European Athletics Championships. Chairman Colin Thompson reported that the club has lost four coaches in the past year and is facing difficulties maintaining its track due to local plant growth. While recent events sparked excitement among local children, the club lacks the infrastructure to support this newfound enthusiasm. The City of Wolverhampton Council has been approached for comment regarding the situation.
- •Wolverhampton and Bilston Athletics Club experiences increased interest post-European Championships.
- •Chairman Colin Thompson cites loss of four coaches as a significant issue.
- •Local plant growth is damaging the club's track, complicating maintenance.
- •The club illustrates the lack of infrastructure in many grassroots athletics clubs.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Lack of coaches and track damage leave athletics club struggling
"The club says it cannot cope with interest in the sport after the European Athletics Championships.
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