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Officials defend Games' inclusion efforts

Birmingham Commonwealth Games officials say they have worked hard to make the event as inclusive as possible.

AAP

Commonwealth Games opening ceremony LIVE: Latest updates as Birmingham 2022 begins

Follow all the latest updates from Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium as the 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway

The Independent UK

The two Welsh police officers competing in the Commonwealth Games

Ellie Coster and Owain Dando are among the 201 Welsh athletes competing in Birmingham

Wales Online

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Indian women’s hockey team seeks Tokyo Olympics inspiration to end Commonwealth Games medal drought

At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Indian women’s hockey side is in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana, while Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland and Kenya will compete in Pool B

The Hindu

Steven Knight: Who is the Peaky Blinders creator behind the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony?

Writer and director is executive producing Thursday night’s ceremony

The Independent UK

Johnson ‘supremely confident’ Commonwealth Games will leave legacy

The Games will open in Birmingham on Thursday night.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games 2022: Boxers Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain get easy opening draws

BIRMINGHAM: World champion Nikhat Zareen and reigning Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain have been handed relatively easy opening round draws in the women's boxing competition of the Commonwealth Games which begins here with the opening ceremony on Thursday.

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Tom Daley condemns homophobia in countries taking part in Commonwealth Games

The athlete said he ‘couldn’t imagine’ what life is like for LGBTQ+ athletes living in some Commonwealth countries

Evening Standard

Harmanpreet Kaur knows she must lead by example, her batting skills have become better, says Anjum Chopra ahead of women's cricket debut @ CWG

Women's cricket will be making its debut at the Commonwealth Games this time and the fans are waiting to see what it's like for the players to compete for medals and not a trophy.

The Times of India

Boris Johnson takes swipe at Rishi Sunak over energy bill VAT U-turn

The outgoing Prime Minister said the controversial move would be "easier than we thought" in a thinly-veiled dig at the former Chancellor during a speech at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Birmingham

Daily Mirror

Red Arrows: Commonwealth Games flight path route, timings and how to watch

The RAF’s Red Arrows will mark the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony with a flypast.

Evening Standard

Aussie swimmers dive into uncharted waters

After an unprecedented heavy schedule, Australia's head swim coach Rohan Taylor hopes his team has enough fuel left in their tanks for the Commonwealth Games.

AAP

England welcoming increased expectations ahead of Commonwealth Games title defence

England beat Australia on the Gold Coast to win the title in 2018

The Independent UK

AA issues amber traffic warning ahead of second weekend of travel chaos

The Commonwealth Games, train strikes, family holidays and start of the football season could make it tricky to travel around the UK

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Nadine Dorries: Commonwealth Games are no ‘vanity project’

Nadine Dorries says the Commonwealth Games, which will cost £778 million, is a ‘hugely important’ event

Manchester Evening News

ITV Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard steps in to defend Ranvir Singh as Nadine Dorries hits back

The hosts were chatting to the Culture Secretary who was in Birmingham ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry's telling gesture to William showed their once close bond, says expert

Today marks the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the last time they were held in the UK in 2014, Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry all attended events together - before their rift became apparent

Manchester Evening News

What time is the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and how to watch it on TV

The Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony is directed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

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Adele Nicoll hoping to complete unique double at Commonwealth Games

The Welsh shot putter was part of the Great Britain bobsleigh team at the Winter Olympics

AAP

Diamonds up for 'unorthodox' Barbados test

The Australian netball team will kick off their Commonwealth Games campaign against Barbados with coach Stacey Marinkovich expecting an 'unorthodox' test.

Wales Online

'Special' Welsh boxing twins won't fight each other so they don't upset their mother

Commonwealth Games-bound medal hopefuls fight at different weight classes — to avoid upsetting their mother

Evening Standard

When is the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, how to watch and everything we know about show by Peaky Blinders creator

The creator of Peaky Blinders has promised a ‘mind-blowing’ opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Edward sends best wishes to competitors ahead of Commonwealth Games

Over the next 11 days more than 5,000 athletes from 72 nations will compete in 280 events across 19 sports.

Daily Mirror

Love letter to Birmingham as city 'with a big heart' hosts Commonwealth Games

Sanjeeta Bains writes a love letter to her city, Birmingham, which is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the next 12 days. She describes it as 'a big city with a big heart'

Chronicle Live

Commonwealth Games opening ceremony: When it is, how to watch and what's going to happen

The creator of Peaky Blinders has been tasked with directing the show

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