Max Whitlock: Male gymnastics participation ‘through the roof’ due to UK success
Max Whitlock believes male participation in gymnastics “has gone through the roof” as a direct result of the achievements of medal winners over the last decade.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson adds second Commonwealth crown to career medal haul
England’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson retained her Commonwealth Games heptathlon title in Birmingham.
Ohuruogu revels in ‘pure joy’ of Hudson-Smith bronze ahead of Commonwealth Games
Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu said “it was just pure joy” to watch mentee Matt Hudson-Smith win bronze in the 400m at the World Championships.
Tuvalu’s beach volleyball players face disappearing sand due to global warming
Its entire population could fit inside Villa Park four times over, but the tiny Pacific archipelago of Tuvalu has the biggest possible reason to use its participation in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to stamp its identity on the world map.
Military could be asked to assist Birmingham 2022 stewards after queuing delays
Army personnel could be asked to provide extra assistance after scanning problems and stewarding issues led to long queues on the opening day of competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Red Arrows and raging bulls – the Commonwealth Games opens in Birmingham
Red Arrows and raging bulls rumbled around Alexander Stadium on Thursday night as a Commonwealth Games that many claim faces a continuing fight to retain its relevance amped up the volume and belted a bold declaration of its intent to preserve its voice.
Para athletes ‘truly members of the team’ at record-breaking Commonwealth Games
Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock has hailed the “awesome” inclusivity of the Commonwealth Games as Birmingham hosts the largest integrated Para sport programme in the competition’s history.
Birmingham council bosses ‘wouldn’t rule out’ city bid for future Olympic Games
Birmingham council bosses have not ruled out a bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games as the area looks to build on what it hopes will be a successful Commonwealth Games over the next two weeks.