Commonwealth team news
Here are the latest news and updates from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and the Commonwealth teams:
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) News
- The CGF has announced that the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England will feature 19 sports and 5 para-sports.
- The CGF has also revealed the official logo and mascot for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
- The CGF has launched a new initiative to promote women's participation in the Commonwealth Games, with a focus on increasing the number of female athletes and officials at the Games.
Team News
- Australia: The Australian Commonwealth Games Association (Aussie Commonwealth Games) has announced its team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, featuring 422 athletes across 19 sports.
- England: The England and Wales Commonwealth Games Association (EWCGA) has revealed its team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, with 463 athletes set to compete across 19 sports.
- Canada: The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) have announced their joint team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, featuring 245 athletes across 18 sports.
- India: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has announced its team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, with 215 athletes set to compete across 14 sports.
- Jamaica: The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has revealed its team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, featuring 64 athletes across 7 sports.
Other News
- The CGF has announced that the 2022 Commonwealth Games will feature a new sport, surfing, which will make its debut at the Games.
- The CGF has also revealed that the 2022 Commonwealth Games will include a new para-sport, para-table tennis, which will make its debut at the Games.
- The CGF has launched a new initiative to promote the Commonwealth Games as a platform for social change, with a focus on using the Games to drive positive change in communities around the world.