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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.

AAP

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 Guardian - AU

Team Wales unveil bold Commonwealth Games uniforms for athletes

The formal wear has been designed by Julien Macdonald and will be worn at the opening ceremony on Thursday

Wales Online

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Sindhu named India's flagbearer for 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was expected to be the flag-bearer for India at the Commonwealth Games, but badminton star P. V. Sindhu will replace the javelin thrower as he had to pull out due to a groin injury

The Hindu

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 Independent UK

Barbados skipper Hayley Matthews confident of upsetting heavyweights India

BIRMINGHAM: Barbados skipper Hayley Matthews and her team are nit overawed by the presence of title favourites Australia and a formidable India in its group with an aim of springing a few surprises in women's cricket competition at the Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

Commonwealth Games must confront the truth about its sportswashing past

The Games remain an uneasy celebration of ‘common values’ with nations the British empire once exploited

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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…

The National (Scotland)

Tom Daley condemns homophobia across Commonwealth ahead of Games

Gold medallist diver’s comments come ahead of opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen Singh to compete at CWG

BIRMINGHAM: In a big boost to India's judo contingent, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday cleared Jasleen Singh of all misconduct charges, paving the way for his participation at the Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

Commonwealth Games 2022: Belfast boxer Michaela Walsh on why she's determined to make it third time lucky

Walsh will carry the Northern Ireland flag at Thursday’s opening ceremony at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium alongside lawn bowler Martin McHugh

Belfast Live

Ten athletes from West Lothian will represent Scotland in upcoming Commonwealth Games

The sporting festival starts in Birmingham today as Scotland hopes to top the 44 medals they won in Australia four years ago

Daily Record

PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh named India's flagbearers at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

BIRMINGHAM: Double Olympic medallist badminton ace PV Sindhu and Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh were on Wednesday named the country's flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games to be held here on Thursday.

The Times of India

‘Sad I won’t be there’: Dina Asher-Smith out of Commonwealth Games

Dina Asher-Smith’s hamstring strain at world championships has ruled her out the Commonwealth Games and puts the defence of her three European titles next month in doubt

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Dina Asher-Smith pulls out of Commonwealth Games with hamstring injury

The sprinter had to withdraw from Team England due to the injury picked up during the World Championships last week.

The Independent UK

Katherine Brunt reveals moments of self-doubt as she considers when to retire

The 37-year-old is preparing to compete at the Commonwealth Games and is enticed by a T20 World Cup in South Africa early next year

The Independent UK

Lesser-known nations flying the flag at the Commonwealth Games

Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, are looking to claim a fifth medal and first since 2006.

The Times of India

CWG 2022: Not thinking of Australia as yet, focussing on group matches, says Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet

BIRMINGHAM: A maiden gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is the ultimate goal but Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh said the players will take one game at a time and their immediate focus will be on the group stage matches.

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The New Daily

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: How to watch the opening ceremony and all sports live

After the Opening Ceremong for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, there will be a 11 days of competion with Australia fielding 435 athletes.

The Hindu

Birmingham Commonwealth Games provides golden opportunity for female athletes

The Commonwealth Games that opens Thursday in Birmingham will be the first multi-sport international meet to host more medal events for women than for men

AAP

Aussie team managing COVID cases at Games

Australia's Commonwealth Games team boss is hopeful all athletes can compete in Birmingham despite a number of COVID complications.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games set Jack Carlin on path to major medals

The Scot says it was the Glasgow 2014 Games which ‘sparked his true passion’ for cycling

AAP

Beach volleyball odd couple eye Games gold

Chris McHugh is attempting to defend his Commonwealth Games beach volleyball gold medal but will do so with new, young partner Paul Burnett.

The Independent UK

Dina Asher-Smith pulls out of Commonwealth Games with ‘light hamstring strain’

She suffered the injury midway through the women’s 4×100 metres relay at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene.

Daily Mirror

Dina Asher-Smith pulls out of Commonwealth Games as England star confirms injury

England medal hopeful Dina Asher-Smith has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Commonwealth Games following an injury at the World Athletics Championships

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