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Here are the latest news updates on the Commonwealth Games:
Commonwealth Games 2022:
- The 22nd Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place from July 28 to August 8, 2022, in Birmingham, England.
- The games will feature 19 sports, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and badminton, among others.
- The Queen's Baton Relay, which is a tradition of the Commonwealth Games, has already begun its journey across the Commonwealth nations, covering over 72,000 kilometers.
Recent Developments:
- In March 2022, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced that the games will be held without spectators due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- In April 2022, the CGF revealed the official logo and mascot for the games, which are a lion and a unicorn, respectively.
- In May 2022, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) announced that the Commonwealth Games will feature a new event, the 4x400m mixed relay, which will make its debut at the games.
Team Selection:
- In March 2022, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games, which includes 215 athletes across 19 sports.
- In April 2022, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) announced the Australian team for the games, which includes 419 athletes across 19 sports.
- In May 2022, the English National Federation (ENF) announced the English team for the games, which includes 366 athletes across 19 sports.
Sponsorship and Broadcasting:
- In March 2022, the CGF announced a new partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to promote the games and increase its global reach.
- In April 2022, the CGF revealed that the games will be broadcast in over 100 countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, and India, among others.
- In May 2022, the CGF announced that the games will have a new title sponsor, which is a global sports brand.
Other News:
- In March 2022, the CGF announced that the games will feature a new sustainability initiative, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of the games.
- In April 2022, the CGF revealed that the games will have a new digital platform, which will provide fans with live updates, scores, and highlights from the games.
- In May 2022, the CGF announced that the games will feature a new cultural program, which will showcase the music, dance, and art of the Commonwealth nations.
These are some of the latest news updates on the Commonwealth Games. The games are expected to be a major sporting event, with thousands of athletes and officials from across the Commonwealth nations participating.