Commonwealth Games talking points with new sports and home hopes in Birmingham
The 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway at the end of July as Birmingham prepares to welcome 72 nations across two weeks of action.
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Adam Peaty cruises into 100m breaststroke semi-finals on injury return
Adam Peaty shook off a few nerves on his return from injury to top the timesheet in the men’s 100 metres breaststroke heats and cruise into Saturday night’s semi-finals.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Fans slam cost of 'ghostly' looking sausage and chips
The 2022 Commonwealth Games got underway this week with fans beginning to pour into stadiums and arenas to witness the spectacular sport on offer.
Australia makes splash on opening night of Commonwealth Games swimming
BIRMINGHAM, England: Ariarne Titmus and Elijah Winnington led podium sweeps as Australia got the Commonwealth Games swimming competition off to an explosive start on Friday (Jul 29), scooping 11 medals in total including five golds.
Van Niekerk breaks 50m record twice, eyes Commonwealth gold: 'It's going to be amazing'
South Africa's new teen star Lara van Niekerk is on the verge of bringing home South Africa's first gold medal as she powered to a Commonwealth Games record in the 50m breaststroke on Friday.
Australia off to a flyer as swim stars shine at Commonwealth Games
BIRMINGHAM, UK: Australia dominated the first night of action in the Commonwealth Games pool in Birmingham on Friday to race clear at the top of medals table.
Adam Peaty starts Commonwealth title defence on day two of Birmingham 2022
Adam Peaty will star at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre on Saturday as he begins the defence of his Commonwealth Games 100 metres breaststroke title.
Barry McClements wins bronze after vow to stop overthinking and 'rip stuff up'
Barry McClements admitted he had a brief word with himself to cast off any uncertainty before going on to become Northern Ireland’s first ever swimming medallist at the Commonwealth Games.