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Lenny Henry to be baton bearer in relay to Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The 63-year-old actor will run through Victoria Square in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Max Burgin: Team England medal hope withdraws from Commonwealth Games due to deep vein thrombosis

Max Burgin has been forced out of the Commonwealth Games after failing to recovery from injury.

Evening Standard

Jenna Strauch heads to Commonwealth Games with two silver medals from World Championships

The Bendigo swimmer is in the middle of a busy race season, with the Commonwealth Games to be her second international competition in two months.

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From Para powerlifters to judokas, here are some lesser-known Australian athletes to watch at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is a festival of blue-ribbon events we all love to watch, but it's also a chance for niche sports to captivate and enthral. Here's who to follow.

ABC News

Hussamuddin eyes gold at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Pugilist doubly motivated by the birth of a daughter on Friday

The Hindu

Pidgeon set pace for Kiwi women 92 years ago

The first NZ woman to compete at a Commonwealth Games in 1930, Gladys Pidgeon was almost barred from the pool. Angela Walker looks back at her remarkable journey.

Newsroom.co.nz

Hamilton's Commonwealth Games schoolgirl Eilidh thanks family and coaches

The talented 17-year-old was selected to represent Team Scotland's women's artistic gymnastics team.

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Commonwealth Games schedule: Birmingham 2022 dates and time

The Games are back after four years since Gold Coast 2018

The Independent UK

Trio hoping to star for England at Commonwealths while aiding GB sprint overhaul

Sophie Capewell, Blaine Ridge-Davis and Milly Tanner will represent England in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Dina Asher-Smith facing anxious Commonwealth Games wait after injury heartache

The former 200m world champion is now an injury concern for the upcoming Commonwealth Games after appearing in some serious discomfort at the World Championships

Daily Mirror

Reekie hopes to find sparkle at Commonwealth Games after semi-final heartbreak

JEMMA REEKIE will pick herself up, dust herself down and then be ready to go for the Commonwealth Games after her world championships were blown…

The National (Scotland)

Dina Asher-Smith in Commonwealth Games doubt after injury scare in relay

The Briton pulled up sharply on the final bend of the women’s 4x100m relay at the world championships in Eugene

The Guardian - AU

Taylor reveals Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow remains proudest moment of career

WHEN it comes to motivation for professional boxers, the clue is in the job description: they fight for money. There is glory involved, too, of…

The National (Scotland)

Swimmer Ellie Cole ready to farewell sport at the Commonwealth Games and take the lead in creating a more inclusive society

Australia's most decorated female Paralympian will retire after the Commonwealth Games and take on a new role creating a more inclusive society.

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Funding, resources and the illusion of fairness in the world of sport

Much is made about fairness in sport, but as Australia's inevitable dominance of the Commonwealth Games draws near, it's clear that we will never have a true level playing field, writes Tracey Holmes.

Daily Mirror

Veteran and sports presenter JJ Chalmers opens up about painful past of losing comrades

JJ Chalmers, who survived a bomb fighting in Afghanistan in 2011, will be co-presenting BBC's daily Commonwealth Games highlights which begin on Thursday in Birmingham

Daily Mirror

Sport stars to look out for during Commonwealth Games - from Adam Peaty to Laura Muir

The Commonwealth Games kick off on Thursday with events taking part in over 15 venues across the West Midlands. The opening ceremony will take place on Thursday at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium

The Guardian - UK

Can radical changes restore sagging prestige of Commonwealth Games?

The Games found a great host city in Birmingham but are searching for new meaning while the Commonwealth wrestles with its history

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The Hindu

It was only a question of time, says Sindhu after her Singapore Open win

‘These wins are very important, particularly ahead of such a big event like the Commonwealth Games’

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

India’s best athletics medal haul had come at the Delhi CWG in 2010 with 2 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze

The Independent UK

A weight lifted: Cyrille Tchatchet wants to give something back to Birmingham

The 26-year-old’s route to representing England at the Commonwealth Games has been a challenging one.

The National (Scotland)

Lee Jones vows to add to Scotland's medal haul at Commonwealth Games

TEAM Scotland has accumulated a massive haul of medals at Commonwealth Games since the turn of the century, from a total of 30 at Manchester in 2002…

AAP

Injured Deng out of Commonwealth Games

Australian 800m runner Joseph Deng has been forced out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games through injury.

Belfast Live

Meet the Northern Ireland Esports team shooting for gold at Commonwealth Games

Emma Rose and Nick Hatton will make history at this summer's Games in Birmingham

Daily Mirror

Queen will miss Commonwealth Games opening ceremony as Prince Charles steps in

Buckingham Palace confirmed the Queen will not attend the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham next week, but Prince Charles - joined by the Duchess of Cornwall - will deliver a speech

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