Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Wales Online
Wales Online
Sport
Jon Doel

Team Wales unveil bold Commonwealth Games uniforms for athletes

Team Wales have unveiled the striking uniform athletes will wear at Thursday's opening ceremony in Birmingham.

The event kicks off on with a spectacular ceremony at the 30,000-capacity Alexander Stadium in the city. And Wales' sporting stars will be on show in the bold formal wear designed by Julien Macdonald.

The design was inspired by the Welsh flag, with the dragon appearing on the shoulder of the smart suit as well as the elaborate tie. The Welsh messaging is carried deeper into the overall design, with Clogau Gold designing a bespoke pin badge to compliment MacDonald’s creation.

The opening ceremony’s producers include Stephen Knight, creator of Birmingham’s most famous TV series Peaky Blinders, with Prince Charles set to be in attendance. He will read a message from the Queen put in the Commonwealth Games Baton, which has been carried to all of the 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth during a 294-day journey.

Macdonald said: “It’s so exciting to be part of such an important project and to work closely with the athletes of Team Wales. It has been such an incredible experience. Overall, the design is something that is very Welsh and includes many Welsh symbols and colours that represent Wales. It’s something that I’ve really enjoyed doing and obviously I’ve added a touch of Julien Macdonald glamour.“

Team Wales is one of only six nations that has competed in every Games since it began in 1930, then known as the Empire Games. The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which will be held from July 28 until 8 August 8.

Read next:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.