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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.

ABC News

Commonwealth Games 2022: Kelsey-Lee Barber tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of opening ceremony

World Championships gold medallist Kelsey-Lee Barber has tested positive to COVID-19 a day out from the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

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Diver Tom Daley among athletes carrying Commonwealth Games baton

The Olympic gold medallist, 28, will join the likes of gymnast Max Whitlock and boxer Galal Yafai as official Batonbearers.

The Independent UK

South Australian track cyclist Bree Hargrave will take on competitors half her age at the Commonwealth Games

At an age where most elite athletes are well into retirement, South Australian track cyclist Bree Hargrave is fulfilling a lifelong dream: qualifying for this year's Commonwealth Games.

ABC News

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

Grinham, Ockenden named Games flagbearers

Squash star Rachael Grinham and Kookaburras co-captain Eddie Ockenden have been named Australia's flagbearers for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

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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

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

Triathletes key to show better Games form

Australian triathlete Matt Hauser will take strong international form into day one of the Commonwealth Games and is a medal contender.

AAP

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.

AAP

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 Guardian - AU

Team Wales unveil bold Commonwealth Games uniforms for athletes

The formal wear has been designed by Julien Macdonald and will be worn at the opening ceremony on Thursday

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The Hindu

Sindhu named India's flagbearer for 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was expected to be the flag-bearer for India at the Commonwealth Games, but badminton star P. V. Sindhu will replace the javelin thrower as he had to pull out due to a groin injury

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 Times of India

Barbados skipper Hayley Matthews confident of upsetting heavyweights India

BIRMINGHAM: Barbados skipper Hayley Matthews and her team are nit overawed by the presence of title favourites Australia and a formidable India in its group with an aim of springing a few surprises in women's cricket competition at the Commonwealth Games.

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games must confront the truth about its sportswashing past

The Games remain an uneasy celebration of ‘common values’ with nations the British empire once exploited

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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…

The Guardian - UK

Tom Daley condemns homophobia across Commonwealth ahead of Games

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

The Times of India

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen Singh to compete at CWG

BIRMINGHAM: In a big boost to India's judo contingent, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday cleared Jasleen Singh of all misconduct charges, paving the way for his participation at the Commonwealth Games.

Belfast Live

Commonwealth Games 2022: Belfast boxer Michaela Walsh on why she's determined to make it third time lucky

Walsh will carry the Northern Ireland flag at Thursday’s opening ceremony at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium alongside lawn bowler Martin McHugh

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 Times of India

PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh named India's flagbearers at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

BIRMINGHAM: Double Olympic medallist badminton ace PV Sindhu and Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh were on Wednesday named the country's flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games to be held here on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

‘Sad I won’t be there’: Dina Asher-Smith out of Commonwealth Games

Dina Asher-Smith’s hamstring strain at world championships has ruled her out the Commonwealth Games and puts the defence of her three European titles next month in doubt

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