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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.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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 Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

Injured Deng out of Commonwealth Games

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

AAP

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

Belfast Live

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

Daily Mirror

Belfast boxer announces retirement after Commonwealth Games withdrawal

"...I always wore my heart on my sleeve but unfortunately my style has an expiry date and my time is up."

Belfast Live

King Kong statue returns to Birmingham for Commonwealth Games

Statue is recreation of pop art installation by Nicholas Munro displayed in city centre in 1970s

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Bristol Post

Queen to miss Commonwealth Games with Prince Charles set to step in

It's believed Her Majesty will miss the event due to concerns over her ability to travel

Manchester Evening News

Queen to miss Commonwealth Games opening ceremony with Prince Charles to stand in

Charles will deliver a speech during the launch of the global sporting event, hosted in Birmingham

Wales Online

The Queen will not attend Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will step in for the launch of the global sporting event being staged from July 28

Wales Online

Anti-LGBTIQ+ countries face potential ban from staging Commonwealth Games

The number of countries with anti-LGBTIQ+ laws within the Commonwealth Games received publicity after comments from Tom Daley in 2018

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The Hindu

Reeth and Sanil look forward to returning with medals

Paddlers prepare in earnest for upcoming Commonwealth Games

Wales Online

WRU chief Nigel Walker: Pivac proved people wrong, the 50 players we've identified as the future and the truth about Wales Sevens row

It's just over a year since Walker was appointed WRU Performance Director

The Independent UK

Charles will represent the Queen at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The Commonwealth Games Baton has travelled the globe during a 294-day journey to all 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth.

Reuters

Britain's Queen Elizabeth not due to attend Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is not scheduled to attend the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer, with her son and heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles set to deliver a speech on her behalf, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.

Daily Mirror

Olympic hero Adam Peaty declares himself fit for Commonwealth Games after bizarre injury

Adam Peaty, who won three Olympic gold medals at last year's Tokyo Games, is set to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which are starting next week

AAP

I didn't use banned drug: banished swimmer

Swimmer Isaac Cooper says he didn't take a banned substance when being kicked off Australia's Commonwealth Games team.

AAP

Swim ace Titmus sends Games warning

Ahead of the Commonwealth Games, Australian swim star Ariarne Titmus says she has improved since setting a world record in the 400m freestyle.

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