Birmingham 2026 mascot, Bab the Bull, joined forces with Student Union mascot Roary the Tiger at Birmingham City University’s city centre campus.

The two mascots worked together to put one of Birmingham 2026 Infield Hosts Iwan Thomas through his paces, with just three weeks to go until the European Athletic Championships continues.

Joined by BCU sports students, Bab and Roary put Iwan Thomas MBE - European, Commonwealth and World Championship medallist - through his paces at Eastside Park, building his stamina for the role of Infield Host.

Roary then took Bab and Iwan inside BCU’s Parkside Radio Studios to brush up on his interview skills before taking them on a campus tour which included views over the city from BCU’s Curzon building and culminated in well-deserved refreshments at the Student Union’s Eagle and Ball beer garden.

Birmingham City University is the Official University Partner of the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, taking place at Alexander Stadium from 10 – 16 August, this is the first time the Championships have been staged in the UK.

To find out more about BCU’s role as Official University Partner of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics visit: bcu.ac.uk. Tickets start from £5 for children and £10 for adults. To book and find out more, visit tickets.birmingham26.com