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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

Belfast Live

Beach volleyball odd couple eye Games gold

Chris McHugh is attempting to defend his Commonwealth Games beach volleyball gold medal but will do so with new, young partner Paul Burnett.

AAP

Aust swim team ignoring Games hype: coach

Australia's swim team is ignoring the hype of being labelled the best ever ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

AAP

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Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Emma McKeon, Ariarne Titmus, Mollie O'Callaghan expected to lead another Aussie swimming golden haul

The Australian swim team enjoyed a strong world championships campaign, and a couple of Olympic superstars are returning to the fold for the Commonwealth Games.

ABC News

Sports minister calls for ‘much more diverse’ host cities for Commonwealth Games

Nigel Huddleston was speaking ahead of the event in Birmingham against a backdrop of some members removing the Queen as head of state

The Independent UK

Bulwell weightlifter Emily Campbell responds to 'surreal burden Commonwealth Games announcement

It's nearly a year since Campbell, 28, won a first Olympic medal for British women's weightlifting, meaning she arrives in Birmingham as the hot favourite for the Commonwealth title.

Nottingham Post

Sameenah Toussaint: From ‘hiding behind bags’ to boxing at the Commonwealth Games

The 19-year-old is part of a six-strong England women’s boxing squad for Birmingham 2022

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Pidgeon set pace for Kiwi women 92 years ago

The first NZ woman to compete at a Commonwealth Games in 1930, Gladys Pidgeon was almost barred from the pool. Angela Walker looks back at her remarkable journey.

Newsroom.co.nz

Olympic hero Adam Peaty declares himself fit for Commonwealth Games after bizarre injury

Adam Peaty, who won three Olympic gold medals at last year's Tokyo Games, is set to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which are starting next week

Daily Mirror

Sebastian Coe tips Jake Wightman to challenge for unprecedented treble

Wightman is now aiming for Commonwealth and European gold, with Coe saying there’s ‘no reason’ the 1500m world champion can’t win both

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s all been worth it’: Jake Wightman in dreamland after emulating Cram’s gold

Jake Wightman hopes to build on his stunning 1500m world championship gold medal by adding the Commonwealth title and the European 800m crown during the next five weeks

The Guardian - UK

Rosie Eccles hoping to step out of Lauren Price’s shadow at Commonwealth Games

The 25-year-old has suffered illness, injury and Olympic heartbreak in the build-up to Birmingham 2022

The Independent UK

Ayrshire woman set for 'really exciting' opportunity to run with Commonwealth baton

Kilmarnock Rugby Club committee member Sarah King bagged one of 10 spots from her employers, PwC UK, who are a sponsor of the games.

Daily Record

Laura Muir agrees she has ‘unfinished business’ ahead of Birmingham 2022

Olympic silver medallist Muir is aiming to land her first Commonwealth Games medal in Birmingham.

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Welsh Paralympian Aled Davies has his eyes set on Commonwealth gold

Aled Davies is on the hunt for his last major gold medal at the Commonwealth Games this summer

Belfast Live

Commonwealth Games 2022: Kate O'Connor targeting heptathlon glory in Birmingham

Kate achieved a top-eight finish four years ago at the Gold Coast

Belfast Live

Commonwealth Games 2022: Kaitlyn McCaw "honoured" to represent Northern Ireland in Birmingham

“I’ve been working very hard and I’m very honoured to represent Northern Ireland and I’m really looking forward to Birmingham."

AAP

Cole chases elusive gold in Games farewell

Ellie Cole is Australia's most decorated female Paralympian, but will be chasing an elusive Commonwealth Games gold in her final competitive swim in Birmingham.

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Diver Bedggood's fresh outlook to Games

Australia has named a 14-strong diving team to contest the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in July-August.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2019: Tracey Neville announces plan to step down as England boss

Neville led England to Commonwealth Games glory in 2018.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games 2022: Banning Northern Irish gymnasts ‘contravenes Good Friday Agreement’

Politicians of the Northern Ireland Assembly have united behind demands for the trio of athletes who have previously represented Ireland to be allowed to compete at the Commonwealths in July

The Hindu

‘Shaili will be fighting for a Commonwealth Games medal’

Not pushing her to qualify for senior Worlds, says her coach Bobby George

Newcastle Herald

Christie Dawes eager to race after being named in Commonwealth Games athletics team

She will compete in the wheelchair marathon and 1500m events.

The National (Scotland)

Craig Carfray's perseverance pays off with Commonwealth Games looming

CRAIG CARFRAY’S Commonwealth Games dream has been well over a decade in the making.

AAP

Comm Games gold my last swim goal: Cole

Ellie Cole has set her sights on a golden farewell after being named on Australia's 27-strong Para swim team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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