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Norfolk Island: the tiny territory that is a Commonwealth Games bowls powerhouse

The Australian island’s unusual status allows it to compete and, say its sizeable team of lawn bowlers, helps put it on the map

The Guardian - AU

Jake Wightman fulfils dream as dad announces him as world champion at Commonwealth Games

Jake Wightman is riding high following his 1500m triumph at the World Championships in Oregon, and he has now eased into the Commonwealth Games final in the same athletics event

Daily Mirror

Australian swimmers eye Olympic glory after Commonwealth domination

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Emma McKeon, Ariarne Titmus and the rest of Australia's swimming team are heading home after a stellar Commonwealth Games with their eyes firmly set on the 2024 Olympics.

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Police probe disappearance of three Sri Lankan athletes at Commonwealth Games

A wrestler, a judoka and a judo coach have vanished from their accommodation in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Liverpool's Jamie Webb on why he's desperate to seize his big chance at Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Webb missed selection for Team England in Birmingham after falling ill at the British Championships but was drafted in following an injury to national 800m number one Max Burgin at the recent Worlds in Oregon.

Liverpool Echo

Bury swimmer James Guy on why he's willing to put team and country before himself at Birmingham 2022

Guy is the kingpin of Britain and England’s relay hopes but remains a force in individual finals having won European bronze last year and the 200m freestyle world title back in 2015

Manchester Evening News

Peaty vows to use painful Commonwealth Games defeat as 'jet fuel'

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Adam Peaty says he will use his shock breaststroke defeat at the Commonwealth Games as "jet fuel" as he focuses on the Paris Olympics in 2024.

AFP

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Wales Online

Thompson-Herah, Wightman sprinkle Commonwealth stardust

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah and men's 1500 metres world champion Jake Wightman both sailed through their heats at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.

AFP

Eilish McColgan’s 10,000m gold can be ‘turning point’, Colin Jackson predicts

McColgan followed in her mum Liz’s decorated footsteps on Wednesday night by producing a rousing sprint finish to secure a memorable victory in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Triple treat for Newcastle diver at Commonwealth Games

Fresh from debuts at the World Championships and last year's Olympics, Fricker arrives in Birmingham full of confidence and comfortable with his busy program.

Newcastle Herald

Commonwealth Games Pride House look to capitalise on Tom Daley's "amazing statement"

Pride House Birmingham are looking to change attitudes among the 35 countries participating in the Commonwealth Games that continue to persecute the LGBT+ community

Daily Mirror

Heatly out to make a splash on his own terms in Birmingham

WHEN James Heatly began his Commonwealth Games career back in 2014, all the talk was about his family history in his sport.

The National (Scotland)

Commonwealth Games schedule: Day seven events and start times at Birmingham 2022

We have already reached day seven of a thrilling Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with plenty more exciting action to come.

Evening Standard

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Dynamite News

CWG 2022 Day 7: Exciting action in Athletics, Hockey, Boxing and Table Tennis set to entertain fans

Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham which saw India capture more medals in Weightlifting, Squash and Judo, the nation's contingent will be looking forward to progress well in sports like Athletics, Hockey, Boxing, Table Tennis and many more. Read full schedule on Dynamite News:

AFP

Tuvalu's beach volleyball team threatened by sands of time

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - 'Tu, tu, Tuvalu' echoed around the beach volleyball stadium at the Commonwealth Games as spectators shouted their support for the team from the tiny Pacific island nation on the frontline of climate change.

ABC News

Liz Watson's mum Manuela shares why she believes the Australian captain could lead the Diamonds to Commonwealth Games glory

New Australian captain Liz Watson may have experienced heartbreak when England beat the Diamonds by just one goal to steal the gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, but her mother Manuela believes the side has what it takes to win it back in Birmingham.

Newcastle Herald

Birmingham 2022: Team Hunter at Commonwealth Games day 6

Raymond Terrace lawn bowler Natasha van Eldik and the Australian women's triples team face a tricky situation at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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The Hindu

Sports psychologist has been of immense help, says paddler Harmeet

CWG gold medallist Harmeet Desai explains how Gayatri Vartak’s involvement in the set-up has helped India retain its first table tennis gold

AFP

Thompson-Herah wins Commonwealth 100m as Titmus stars in pool

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Olympic 100m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah cruised to Commonwealth gold on Wednesday as Australia's Ariarne Titmus completed a stunning individual freestyle treble on the last night of swimming action.

AFP

Olympic champ Thompson-Herah wins 100m Commonwealth gold

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Jamaican sprint star Elaine Thompson-Herah eased the pain of a disappointing world championships by sprinting to 100m victory at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday as Katarina Johnson-Thompson ended her heptathlon drought.

AAP

Govers powers Kookas to third Games win

Blake Govers has reminded the hockey world of his drag flicking prowess to seal a 3-0 Commonwealth Games victory over South Africa at Birmingham University.

Evening Standard

Tom Dean becomes Team England’s most decorated athlete at single Commonwealth Games after relay gold

Tom Dean became England's most decorated athlete at a single Commonwealth Games, walking away from Birmingham with a "special" gold after six successive silver medals.

Wales Online

Aled Davies wins Wales' fourth gold of Commonwealth Games as Harrison Walsh gets bronze in discus

Wales took gold and bronze thanks to Aled Davies and Harrison Walsh in Birmingham

The Independent UK

Tom Dean wins elusive Commonwealth Games gold in relay after defeat to Duncan Scott

Dean had won six silver medals in Birmingham before he led England to a thrilling gold in the 4x100m medley relay in the final race of the week

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