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re: The 2022 World Games in Birmingham
Posted on 7/7/22 at 7:21 pm to FairhopeTider
Posted on 7/7/22 at 7:21 pm to FairhopeTider
Everyone here is acting like it’s the Super Bowl, Woodstock, and the moon landing combined, even though no one had even heard of The World Games before they said they were coming here. The truth is it’ll probably bring a big crowd, but not that much bigger than other stuff we’ve hosted. The 500k+ number they keep throwing out is complete bullshite. Personally I can’t wait for it to just be over so people will shut up about it.
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Posted on 7/7/22 at 7:26 pm to FairhopeTider
I’m a little surprised to see such a negative view on this from the board. I’m kind of looking forward to it. 100k plus visitors to the city (we will see I guess). Improvements to downtown and the Expressway.
I’ll be checking out something at Sloss after having a couple of beers at Back 40. And probably hit up something downtown after work.
What’s the down side? Maybe I’m just ignorant, uninformed or an optimist.
But I have to say that I’ve been pleased with Regions Field, Railroad Park, and Protective Stadium. And I think the city deserves some kudos for all three.
I’ll be checking out something at Sloss after having a couple of beers at Back 40. And probably hit up something downtown after work.
What’s the down side? Maybe I’m just ignorant, uninformed or an optimist.
But I have to say that I’ve been pleased with Regions Field, Railroad Park, and Protective Stadium. And I think the city deserves some kudos for all three.
Posted on 7/7/22 at 7:35 pm to dirtsandwich
Also for everyone who was wondering:
https://bhamnow.com/2022/07/07/confirmed-city-planning-parade-to-celebrate-birmingham-stallions-after-the-world-games-2022/
https://bhamnow.com/2022/07/07/confirmed-city-planning-parade-to-celebrate-birmingham-stallions-after-the-world-games-2022/
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On Tuesday, Mayor Woodfin confirmed the city will hold a parade/celebration after The World Games
Posted on 7/7/22 at 7:59 pm to dirtsandwich
Just looked it up Birmingham beat out Lima Peru. How bad must Lima have been to have been beaten by Birmingham.
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:00 pm to Dizz
There’s barely anyone there. 
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:20 pm to StringedInstruments
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There’s barely anyone there.
Looks pretty full except for seats behind the stage.
This post was edited on 7/7/22 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:22 pm to Rig
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Thank you, City of Birmingham, for bringing an event to the city that does nothing but provide a very lame 15 minutes of not so much fame.
Enjoy sitting in your cookie cutter suburb then, brah.
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:27 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Yea crowd looks pretty good besides the areas they aren’t seating people because of the stage.
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:30 pm to FairhopeTider
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Opening Ceremonies” are tonight. Just curious, has anyone here outside of Central Alabama even heard of this event?
What is this? I’ve, honestly, never heard of it. Is it new? Is it televised?
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:31 pm to GentleJackJones
It’s on cbs. No it’s not new, been around for a long time, just hasn’t been hosted in the US since the 80’s. Is it a bid deal? No not really, but cool it’s here.
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:37 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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Looks pretty full except for seats behind the stage.
You might have blurry vision. There’s a lot of space on those bleachers.
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:40 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
I just looked it up, and it looks…odd. Some of it at least. Lifesaving? Flag football? Tug of war? What is this, field day? Bowling?
Billiards?
Billiards?
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:41 pm to dirtsandwich
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I’m a little surprised to see such a negative view on this from the board
Not really negative. It's certainly a positive because it's better than nothing and gets Bham something on it’s resumè so we could hopefully get better things.
That said, the marketing really was over the top and they forced a lot of BS about its impact on the region.
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:43 pm to GentleJackJones
I’m most looking forward to “breaking” (break dancing I think) and parkour. Sumo is sold out.
I plan to go to some random stuff. Also bought tics to gold medal softball game though I’m not sure I can make it to Hoover on Wed night.
I plan to go to some random stuff. Also bought tics to gold medal softball game though I’m not sure I can make it to Hoover on Wed night.
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:43 pm to FairhopeTider
I will be at the beach handball events at Sloss if anyone wants to fight me.
This post was edited on 7/7/22 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:44 pm to StringedInstruments
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You might have blurry vision. There’s a lot of space on those bleachers.
Did you just see that overhead shot? That’s not a bad crowd at all. Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:44 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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It’s on cbs.
It’s not on anywhere but Bham right?
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:45 pm to GentleJackJones
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just looked it up, and it looks…odd. Some of it at least. Lifesaving? Flag football? Tug of war? What is this, field day? Bowling? Billiards?
Yes there is a lot of really weird shite in the games. Sumo wrestling is going to be legit though
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:45 pm to dirtsandwich
No idea
Posted on 7/7/22 at 8:45 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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I will be at the beach handball events at Sloss if anyone wants to fight me.
I’ll buy the first round.
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