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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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.

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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.

ABC News

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

Daily Mirror

Noah, Anas included in Commonwealth Games team

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

The Hindu

In search of relevance: On the 2022 Commonwealth Games

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

The Hindu

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.

ABC News

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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…

Nottingham Post

Son 'struggling to sleep' as family desperate to find missing mum in Nottingham

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Tom Daley condemns homophobia across Commonwealth ahead of Games

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

The Independent UK

Leeds, Bradford and other key British cities could miss out on rail revolution

Transport Select Committee demands the Department for Transport (DfT) shows its working for changes to HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail

Birmingham Post

Firstsource creates 200 jobs in Birmingham expansion

Process management firm is growing its team in the city after launching there at the turn of the year

Daily Record

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

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.

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