When and where are the 2022 Commonwealth Games being held?
This is due to be the third time England has hosted the Games, after London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002 . The Games are expected to take place between 28 July and 8 August 2022. The city was announced as the host by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) at a press conference at the Arena Academy in Birmingham on 21 December 2017.
Why choose Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games?
Birmingham is truly the Commonwealth’s city, and we look forward to showcasing its humanity and pride over the coming months and years. Birmingham has a wealth of existing sports venues, arenas and conference halls that are ideal for hosting sport during the Games.
Why does Birmingham 2022 have two weekends of Commonwealth sport?
“It ensures that Birmingham 2022 will now boast two full weekends of Commonwealth Sport whilst extending the rest and recovery period for those athletes competing in the World Athletics Championships.”
How many countries are participating in the Commonwealth Games for everyone?
Host city Birmingham, England Motto Games for Everyone Nations participating 72 Commonwealth nations (expected) Athletes participating 5054 Events TBA in 20 sports
What does the Commonwealth Games Bill mean for You?
On 6 June 2019, the British Government introduced the Commonwealth Games bill which ensured the prohibition of unauthorised sales of Games tickets, effective flow of transport around Games venues, complete protection of commercial rights, and obey of financial propriety rules by the Government’s funding of the BOCCG.
What sports will be in Birmingham 2022?
Birmingham 2022 is set to have the largest ever female and para sport programme in history after Women’s T20 Cricket, Beach Volleyball and Para Table Tennis were confirmed for the next Commonwealth Games.