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Tom Daley goes from voice of protest to messenger of hope at Commonwealth Games

Seven Commonwealth nations have a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under laws imposed by Britain in the 19th century when it was a colonial power. Daley demanded LGBT+ athletes be safe and feel comfortable being their authentic selves without fear of persecution or death

Daily Mirror

Lanarkshire provost wishes Commonwealth Games athletes good luck

Nine athletes from the area will represent Team Scotland in Birmingham

Daily Record

How Ghana’s women beach volleyball team made it against all odds

Without financial support or assistance, Ghana’s women qualified for the Commonwealth Games for the first time.

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Birmingham Sparkles as Commonwealth Games Open to Strains of Duran Duran

British pop giants Duran Duran headlined a glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday as more than 5,000 athletes braced for battle. Competitors from 72 nations and territories, many of which are former British colonies, will be vying for medals in 19 sports over a jam-packed 11 days…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Joe Lycett makes dig at government while presenting the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

He later told Priti Patel it was ‘just a bit of banter’

The Independent UK

Sarah Robertson has sights set on making hockey history at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

SARAH ROBERTSON knows what it takes to go to a major championship and come home with silverware.

The National (Scotland)

Gymnast Frank Baines back in action after early retirement and targeting Birmingham 2022 success

When Frank Baines retired at the end of 2019, at the age of only 24, he was sure his career as an elite gymnast was over.

The National (Scotland)

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Commonwealth Games schedule: Day one events and start times at Birmingham 2022

The Commonwealth Games this morning kick off proper after Thursday’s opening ceremony.

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games 2022 live TV coverage and stream: How to watch Birmingham action

The opening ceremony for the XXII Commonwealth Games will take place this evening before the action commences tomorrow morning - and ahead of the world-renowned event getting underway, Mirror Sport has run fans through how they can watch it all unfold

Daily Mirror

Switching allegiance was a no brainer for Caity Mattinson as Scots hope to make their mark

THE Commonwealth Games are a huge moment in the career of Caity Mattinson but perhaps even more significantly, they are massive for women’s rugby…

The National (Scotland)

Opening ceremony kicks off Commonwealth Games with giant lemon and Aston Martin

Viewers took to social media to share their views of the eclectic show, which had an estimated one billion viewers worldwide

Chronicle Live

Daily Quiz | On Commonwealth Games

The XXII Commonwealth Games was inaugurated at Birmingham on July 28, 2022. A quiz on the Games’ history.

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games: Weightlifter Jodey Hughes 'feeling better than ever' for medal push

The 39-year-old feels in the best shape possible as four years of hard work set to come down to six minute final

Daily Record

Laura Kenny leading medal bid after spectacular opening to Commonwealth Games

Alex Yee and James Wilby will also be contending for podium places.

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Liverpool Echo

Wirral stars going for gold at this year's Commonwealth Games

One of the athletes already has an Olympic gold medal

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Aussie female marathoners to the fore

Five Australian women are chasing marathon medals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

ABC News

Birmingham shows its heart in Commonwealth Games opening ceremony spectacular

Famous faces, Birmingham icons, and powerful statements all feature at Alexander Stadium to officially open the Commonwealth Games.

ABC News

Australian Commonweath Games weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana's journey began with hauling pig feed

Eileen Cikamatana grew up with an unconventional grounding in strength sports. Now the Fijian-born weightlifter is preparing to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games.

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Wales Online

Birmingham Commonwealth Games opened by Charles, Duran Duran and 30ft mechanical bull

Prince is joined by Duran Duran, fireworks and a giant elephant at opening ceremony

AAP

New Zealand exploring Comm Games bid

New Zealand is exploring bidding to host a future Commonwealth Games, the government has confirmed.

ABC News

Five key moments from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The 2022 Commonwealth Games is underway amidst an otherworldly display of music and dance. Here are five of the key moments.

Daily Mirror

England 3x3 basketball coach admits Commonwealth Games pressure in bid to grow sport

Team England head coach Julius Joseph spoke to Mirror Sport about the potential of 3x3 basketball ahead of the format's debut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after its inclusion at the Tokyo Olympics

The Independent UK

Charles poses for selfies with Commonwealth Games athletes ahead of opening

The Prince of Wales was meeting sportsmen and women ahead of the Opening Ceremony.

Evening Standard

Gina Kennedy interview: Meteoric rise has everyone ‘gunning for’ squash star at the Commonwealth Games

Back in February, two supremely talented racquet stars were made life members of the Parklangley Club in Beckenham.

Evening Standard

Who is Anna Hursey? All eyes on teen table tennis sensation at Commonwealth Games

The Welsh and Chinese sport star’s journey has only just begun

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