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Commonwealth Games 2022 full schedule: Daily guide and start times in Birmingham

The opening ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham takes place on Thursday evening, with the live action getting underway the following morning

Daily Mirror

Birmingham 2022 ready to put on a show amid uncertain future for Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth is fighting for meaning in the 21st century and its Games lacks host cities prepared to foot an eye-watering bill, but Birmingham can still provide a platform for great sport over the next 10 days

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games ‘not a vanity project’, insists Dorries

The games will open in Birmingham on Thursday night.

The Independent UK

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Athletic feats at Commonwealth Games cannot distract from Britain’s colonial sins

The lasting damage that slavery and colonialism have inflicted on Commonwealth countries has never been fully addressed

The Guardian - UK

Nadine Dorries defends Sky cameraman during on-air row in Birmingham

The Culture Secretary was forced to cut a live interview short on Thursday morning when a member of the public threatened to have a Sky cameraman arrested.

Evening Standard

Birmingham 2022 to get under way with Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The ceremony starts at 8pm on Thursday night

The Independent UK

Let the games begin: Birmingham, then and now – in pictures

A look at Birmingham’s history before the Commonwealth Games start

The Guardian - UK

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South Sudanese Australians find ‘sense of belonging’ in sport

Peter Bol eyes Commonwealth Games medal as other South Sudanese join elite players in Australian Football League.

Al Jazeera

10 Brits who could star at Commonwealth Games including Russian-born boxer who sparred AJ

There are a number of British stars looking to secure medals and impress at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer, including Delicious Orie, Duncan Scott and new world champion Jake Wightman

Daily Mirror

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Meet the Lanarkshire stars going for glory with Team Scotland

Lanarkshire will be well-represented in Birmingham from netball to weightlifting

Daily Record

Commonwealth Games opener will be on par with London 2012, says director

Opening ceremony to feature Birmingham’s rich musical heritage in ‘generation-defining show’

The Guardian - UK

Drone owners face prosecution if they fly over Commonwealth Games in 'safety ban'

The government has placed a strict ban on flying drones over Birmingham and the West Midlands during the Commonwealth Games, with anyone breaching the order facing possible prosecution

Daily Mirror

Brummies and Baltis: welcome to Commonwealth Games host Birmingham

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - The Commonwealth Games get under way in the central English city of Birmingham on Thursday.

AFP

Commonwealth Games set for glitzy launch in Birmingham

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - More than 5,000 athletes are primed for action in the English city of Birmingham from Friday at a Commonwealth Games lacking several track and field stars but still boasting elite performers.

AFP

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ABC News

Australia appoints Eddie Ockenden and Rachael Grinham as flag-bearers for Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Two of the most experienced members of the Australian Commonwealth Games team will fly the flag at the opening ceremony in Birmingham tomorrow morning.

ABC News

From Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce to Chad Le Clos: Here are the biggest international names to watch at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

There'll be plenty of global superstars on show in Birmingham, including the four fastest women on the planet, iconic Paralympians, and a swimmer poised to become the greatest Commonwealth Games athlete of all time.

Daily Mirror

Triathlete Alex Yee eyes Commonwealth Games success with key mental shift and settled life

Alex Yee already has an Olympic gold and silver medal to his name but the 24-year-old's life changes away from racing mean he is hoping to take his performance to the next level as he targets glory at Birmingham 2022

The Hindu

Noah, Anas included in Commonwealth Games team

ATHLETICS / After injuries and dope failures, India will now send a 32-member team to Birmingham

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The Hindu

In search of relevance: On the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games will get off to a quiet start in Birmingham

ABC News

Commonwealth Games 2022: When they start, how to watch and why a bull was chosen as the mascot

The Commonwealth Games are back! Here's when they start, how to watch, what's up first and everything else you need to know.

The Independent UK

It’s a strange feeling – Micky Yule comes full circle on return to Birmingham

Double amputee Yule will be a flagbearer for Team Scotland at Thursday’s opening ceremony.

AAP

Aussies urged to fight, have fun at Games

Australia's Commonwealth Games athletes in Birmingham are being urged to fight, but have fun, by chef de mission Petria Thomas.

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Games: if you’re watching from Australia, here’s what you need to know

The Games in Birmingham open this week. How can sports lovers follow the action? Who makes up the Australian team? Your questions answered

The Independent UK

Birmingham council bosses ‘wouldn’t rule out’ city bid for future Olympic Games

This year’s Commonwealth Games hosts failed in their attempt to hold the 1992 Olympics in the West Midlands.

The National (Scotland)

Duncan Scott hopes own personal story will help inspire others to achieve swimming dreams

THEY say patience is a virtue and when it comes to Duncan Scott there's no better truth as he looks to add further silverware to his collection at…

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