The 2022 Commonwealth Games:Birmingham 2022
An Overview
The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, was an international multi-sport event for athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The Games were held in Birmingham, England, from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
Sports at the Games
Nineteen different sports featured at Birmingham 2022, including:
- Athletics
- Aquatics (swimming, diving, synchronized swimming)
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Field hockey
- Gymnastics
- Judo
- Lawn bowls
- Netball
- Powerlifting
- Rugby sevens
- Shooting
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Triathlon
- Weightlifting
The Games were the largest sporting event ever held in Birmingham, and the first Commonwealth Games to be held in England since Manchester 2002.
Attendance and Coverage
The Games were attended by over 1 million people, and were broadcast to a global audience of over 1 billion people.
The BBC provided extensive coverage of the Games on TV, radio, and online. Other broadcasters around the world also provided coverage, including ESPN, NBC, and Seven Network.
The Games were a major success for Birmingham and the Commonwealth of Nations. They showcased the best of sport and culture from around the world, and left a lasting legacy for the city of Birmingham.
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