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Johnson ‘supremely confident’ Commonwealth Games will leave legacy

The Games will open in Birmingham on Thursday night.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games 2022: Boxers Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain get easy opening draws

BIRMINGHAM: World champion Nikhat Zareen and reigning Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain have been handed relatively easy opening round draws in the women's boxing competition of the Commonwealth Games which begins here with the opening ceremony on Thursday.

The Times of India

Tom Daley condemns homophobia in countries taking part in Commonwealth Games

The athlete said he ‘couldn’t imagine’ what life is like for LGBTQ+ athletes living in some Commonwealth countries

Evening Standard

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Harmanpreet Kaur knows she must lead by example, her batting skills have become better, says Anjum Chopra ahead of women's cricket debut @ CWG

Women's cricket will be making its debut at the Commonwealth Games this time and the fans are waiting to see what it's like for the players to compete for medals and not a trophy.

The Times of India

Boris Johnson takes swipe at Rishi Sunak over energy bill VAT U-turn

The outgoing Prime Minister said the controversial move would be "easier than we thought" in a thinly-veiled dig at the former Chancellor during a speech at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Birmingham

Daily Mirror

Red Arrows: Commonwealth Games flight path route, timings and how to watch

The RAF’s Red Arrows will mark the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony with a flypast.

Evening Standard

Aussie swimmers dive into uncharted waters

After an unprecedented heavy schedule, Australia's head swim coach Rohan Taylor hopes his team has enough fuel left in their tanks for the Commonwealth Games.

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England welcoming increased expectations ahead of Commonwealth Games title defence

England beat Australia on the Gold Coast to win the title in 2018

The Independent UK

AA issues amber traffic warning ahead of second weekend of travel chaos

The Commonwealth Games, train strikes, family holidays and start of the football season could make it tricky to travel around the UK

Evening Standard

Nadine Dorries: Commonwealth Games are no ‘vanity project’

Nadine Dorries says the Commonwealth Games, which will cost £778 million, is a ‘hugely important’ event

Evening Standard

ITV Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard steps in to defend Ranvir Singh as Nadine Dorries hits back

The hosts were chatting to the Culture Secretary who was in Birmingham ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games

Manchester Evening News

Prince Harry's telling gesture to William showed their once close bond, says expert

Today marks the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the last time they were held in the UK in 2014, Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry all attended events together - before their rift became apparent

Daily Mirror

What time is the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and how to watch it on TV

The Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony is directed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

Manchester Evening News

Adele Nicoll hoping to complete unique double at Commonwealth Games

The Welsh shot putter was part of the Great Britain bobsleigh team at the Winter Olympics

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Diamonds up for 'unorthodox' Barbados test

The Australian netball team will kick off their Commonwealth Games campaign against Barbados with coach Stacey Marinkovich expecting an 'unorthodox' test.

Wales Online

'Special' Welsh boxing twins won't fight each other so they don't upset their mother

Commonwealth Games-bound medal hopefuls fight at different weight classes — to avoid upsetting their mother

Evening Standard

When is the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, how to watch and everything we know about show by Peaky Blinders creator

The creator of Peaky Blinders has promised a ‘mind-blowing’ opening ceremony

The Independent UK

Edward sends best wishes to competitors ahead of Commonwealth Games

Over the next 11 days more than 5,000 athletes from 72 nations will compete in 280 events across 19 sports.

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Daily Mirror

Love letter to Birmingham as city 'with a big heart' hosts Commonwealth Games

Sanjeeta Bains writes a love letter to her city, Birmingham, which is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the next 12 days. She describes it as 'a big city with a big heart'

Chronicle Live

Commonwealth Games opening ceremony: When it is, how to watch and what's going to happen

The creator of Peaky Blinders has been tasked with directing the show

The National (Scotland)

Where are the Commonwealth Games event locations for Birmingham 2022?

There are several event locations in and around Birmingham for the games

Daily Mirror

Why are there LGBT protests at the Commonwealth Games as Tom Daley condemns homophobia

This year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham promise to be the "games for everyone", but more than half of the member nations still criminalise same-sex relations

The Times of India

Indian flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM: On the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022, the Indian flag was hoisted at the Athletes' Village in Birmingham.

The National (Scotland)

The Commonwealth Games begin today - See the full list of events

With the Commonwealth Games beginning today (July 28), you might be wondering when each of the events is taking place. Here's the full list of…

Daily Record

Alex Jones says farewell to The One Show as she takes long break from TV

Fans of the show will be gutted not to get their One Show fix as it makes way for coverage of the Commonwealth Games.

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