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The 2022 Commonwealth Games is underway amidst an otherworldly display of music and dance. Here are five of the key moments.

Team England head coach Julius Joseph spoke to Mirror Sport about the potential of 3x3 basketball ahead of the format's debut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after its inclusion at the Tokyo Olympics

Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city by population, is currently in the international spotlight as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. To welcome the athletes and stage their events, the city has invested £788 million of public funding, including £594 million from central government.

The creative team for Birmingham 2022 includes artistic director Iqbal Khan, executive producer Steven Knight CBE, writer Maeve Clarke and music director Joshua ‘RTKal’ Holness

Craig Bowler lost three limbs trying to take his own life in 2007 after bottling up his emotions. Now he is at Birmingham 2022 to win gold and spread an important message

This year's line-up promises to be full of star-studded names from the worlds of sport and celebrity, as they bring us entertainment live from Birmingham

The Cillian Murphy led BBC drama ended earlier this year after six seasons

Athletes from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be among those competing in more than 20 sports

Labour leader uses trip to Birmingham to set record straight on why MP was demoted