‘It’s not all celebratory’: five Birmingham residents on the Commonwealth

Kashee Mistry. Photograph: Andrew Fox/The Guardian

The eyes of the world have been on Birmingham as the city hosts the Commonwealth Games. But in one of the most diverse cities in the world, questions have been raised about what the Commonwealth means in the 21st century. As the event enters its final day, five Birmingham residents reflect on what it means to them:

Kashee Mistry, 23, accountant from Solihull