Commonwealth Games 2022 schedule: Daily guide plus key events to watch out for The Telegraph
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CWG, Birmingham 2022 Day 2 full schedule: Events, Fixtures, Dates, Timings in IST
The Commonwealth Games 2022 will take place in Birmingham between July 28 and August 8. The opening ceremony is scheduled on July 28, while the closing ceremony will happen on August 8.
All timings follow the Indian Standard Time (IST)
Aquatics – Swimming and Para Swimming, Sandwell Aquatics Centre
(15:00 – 17:00)
Men’s 200m Freestyle Heats
Women’s 50m Freestyle Heats
Men’s 50m Freestyle S13 Heat
Women’s 50m Freestyle S13 Heat
Men’s 100m Breaststroke Heats
Women’s 100m Backstroke Heats
Men’s 400m Individual Medley Heats
Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Heats
Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Heats
Men’s 200m Breaststroke Heats
Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay Heats
(23:30 – 2:30)
Women’s 50m Breaststroke Final
Men’s 200m Freestyle Final
Women’s 50m Freestyle Semi-Finals
Men’s 50m Freestyle S13 Final
Women’s 50m Freestyle S13 Final
Men’s 100m Breaststroke Semi-Finals
Women’s 100m Backstroke Semi-Finals
Men’s 400m Individual Medley Final
Women’s 100m Butterfly Final
Men’s 100m Backstroke Final
Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final
Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final
Athletics – Marathon, Smithfield
(11:30 – 18:00)
Men’s Marathon T53/54 Final
Women’s Marathon T53/54 Final
Men’s Marathon Final
Women’s Marathon Final
Badminton, The NEC Hall 5
(13:30 – 17:00)
Mixed Team Event Qualifying Round 2
Australia v Pakistan
Canada v Maldives
India v Sri Lanka
Scotland v Uganda
(18:30 – 22:00)
Mixed Team Event Qualifying Round 3
England v Singapore
Malaysia v South Africa
Jamaica v Zambia
Mauritius v Barbados
(23:30 – 3:00)
Mixed Team Event Qualifying Round 3
Canada v Scotland
India v Australia
Sri Lanka v Pakistan
Maldives v Uganda
Basketball 3×3 and Wheelchair Basketball 3×3, Smithfield
(20:00 – 22:30)
Men’s Basketball 3×3 – Group B
Women’s Basketball 3×3 – Group B
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball 3×3 – Group A
Women’s Wheelchair Basketball 3×3 – Group A
(0:00 – 2:30)
Men’s Basketball 3×3 – Group B
Women’s Basketball 3×3 – Group B
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball 3×3 – Group B
Women’s Wheelchair Basketball 3×3 – Group B
Beach Volleyball, Smithfield
(19:00 – 22:00)
Men’s Group Match – England v Tuvalu
Men’s Group Match – Rwanda v South Africa
Women’s Group Match – Canada v Ghana
(23:30 – 2:30)
Women’s Group Match – New Zealand v Kenya
Men’s Group Match – New Zealand v Cyprus
Men’s Group Match – Australia v Maldives
Boxing, The NEC Hall 4
(16:30 – 19:30)
Men’s & Women’s Preliminary Rounds of 16 & 32
(23:00 – 1:30)
Men’s & Women’s Preliminary Round of 16
Cricket T20, Edgbaston Stadium
(15:30 – 19:00)
Women’s Group B Match: New Zealand v South Africa
(22:30 – 2:00)
Women’s Group B Match: England v Sri Lanka
Cycling – Track and Para Track, Lee Valley VeloPark
(14:30 – 18:45)
Women’s Sprint Qualification
Women’s 3000m Individual Pursuit Qualification
Womens Sprint 1/8 Finals
Womens Sprint Quarter-Finals
Men’s 4000m Individual Pursuit Qualification
(20:30 – 23:30)
Men’s Keirin Round 1
Womens Sprint Semi-Finals
Women’s 3000m Individual Pursuit Finals
Men’s Keirin Round 1 Repechage
Men’s 4000m Individual Pursuit Finals
Men’s Keirin Round 2
Women’s Sprint Finals
Men’s Keirin Finals (7-12 & 1-6)
Gymnastics – Artistic, Arena Birmingham
(13:30 – 18:30)
Women’s Team Final & Individual Qualification – Subdivision 1
Women’s Team Final & Individual Qualification – Subdivision 2
(21:00 – 2:30)
Women’s Team Final & Individual Qualification – Subdivision 3
Women’s Team Final & Individual Qualification – Subdivision 4
Hockey, University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre
(13:30 – 17:00)
Men’s Group Match
South Africa v Pakistan
Canada v Wales
(18:30 – 22:00)
Women’s Group Match
Australia v Kenya
England v Ghana
(23:30 – 3:00)
Women’s Group Match
India v Wales
New Zealand v Scotland
Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls, Victoria Park
(13:00 – 18:15)
Men’s Triples Sectional Play – Round 3
Para Men’s Pairs B6-B8 Sectional Play – Round 3
Women’s Singles Sectional Play – Round 3
Men’s Triples Sectional Play – Round 4
Para Women’s Pairs B6-B8 Sectional Play – Round 3
Women’s Singles Sectional Play – Round 4
(19:30 – 0:45)
Women’s Fours Sectional Play – Round 3
Para Men’s Pairs B6-B8 Sectional Play – Round 4
Men’s Pairs Sectional Play – Round 3
Women’s Fours Sectional Play – Round 4
Para Women’s Pairs B6-B8 Sectional Play – Round 4
Men’s Pairs Sectional Play – Round 4
Netball, The NEC Arena
(16:30 – 20:00)
Australia v Scotland
England v Malawi
(22:30 – 2:00)
Jamaica v South Africa
New Zealand v Uganda
Rugby Sevens, Coventry Stadium
(13:30 – 18:00)
Women’s Group Match
Men’s Group Match
(22:00 – 3:00)
Women’s 5-8 Semi-final 1
Women’s 5-8 Semi-final 2
Men’s 9-16 Quarter-final 1
Men’s 9-16 Quarter-final 2
Men’s 9-16 Quarter-final 3
Men’s 9-16 Quarter-final 4
Women’s Semi-final 1
Women’s Semi-final 2
Men’s Quarter-final 1
Men’s Quarter-final 2
Men’s Quarter-final 3
Men’s Quarter-final 4
Squash, University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre
(16:30 – 19:00)
Women’s Singles Preliminary Round of 32
Men’s Singles Preliminary Round of 32
(22:30 – 1:00)
Women’s Singles Preliminary Round of 32
Men’s Singles Preliminary Round of 32
Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis, The NEC Hall 3
(14:00 – 19:00)
Women’s Team Event Qualifying Round 3
Men’s Team Event Qualifying Round 3
(20:30 – 1:30)
Women’s Team Event Quarter-Finals
Weightlifting, The NEC Hall 1
(13:30 – 18:15)
Men’s 55kg Final
Men’s 61kg Final
(20:00 – 22:15)
Women’s 49kg
(0:30 – 2:45)
Women’s 55kg
(Timings are subject to change)
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Tickets still available for most World Games events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – With The World Games opening ceremonies on Thursday, July 7, there are still tickets available as of Wednesday night.
The $35 day pass tickets are no longer available, but tickets are still available for most of the events.
The day pass tickets allow you to attend multiple events in a day, but seating is on a first come/first serve basis.
We’re told over 350,000 tickets have been sold so far for the World Games. CEO Nick Sellers says the opening ceremony is down to about a thousand tickets from being a sellout. We checked Wednesday and some of the bigger events like Sumo wrestling are sold out.
You won’t be able to park close to certain event venues for security reasons, so you are highly encouraged to arrive early to get a good seat.
“There are some venues that are smaller than others, but generally we should have plenty of seating capacity for fans. If a venue is full obviously it will be first in and first out so we want to encourage people to get there early, but for the most part you should have no problem getting a seat and watching the action,” Sellers said.
If you are coming to the opening ceremony at Protective Stadium, get there early. A lot of roads are closed downtown for security reasons. Nelly, Sara Evans and the band Alabama are set to perform along a parade of athletes and much more.
Tickets are still available for the closing ceremony as well. Alabama native Lionel Richie is set to headline the star-studded event.
You can find tickets here: https://am.ticketmaster.com/twg2022/
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Birmingham literary events celebrate Commonwealth Games
Kyle Turakhia, Birmingham Stories hub manager, said: “Incorporating sports and physical activity into core subjects such as English can be a great way to motivate young people, instil a range of positive values within students and improve cognitive outcomes, including reading skills.”
Birmingham seeing economic boost from busy weekend events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A busy weekend in Birmingham is ahead, with sold out concerts and sporting events across the city.
Birmingham is booming with events this weekend, like the USFL game at Legion Field and the sold-out Garth Brooks concert at Protective Stadium, which can hold more than 40,000 people.
While those events will bring in big tourist bucks, city leaders said Birmingham is already having an economic boost because of these types of events.
Just this past weekend, the city hosted the SWAC Baseball Tournament and HBCU Springcoming. Director for Office of Innovation and Economic Opportunity Cornell Wesley said they project those events brought in around four million dollars alone.
Wesley said so far, the USFL is also bringing the city big bucks, with viewership at more than one million, they think the end of the season will total more than 50 million dollars in revenue.
Wesley said they are also gearing for even more money maker events this summer.
“We have the jazz fest upcoming,” Wesley said. “Everyone knows about The World Games. It will be a huge economic anchor and has the potential to be what the Olympics were in Atlanta in ‘96, but for Birmingham. Birmingham has the infrastructure, has the talent, has the means, and has the intentionality to be a sports town and entertainment capitol.”
Birmingham hotel bookings are already up 10 percent this summer compared to last.
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Commonwealth Games – Birmingham 2022: When is it, host city, events, Aussie athletes, how to watch in Australia
The Commonwealth Games are fast approaching, with Team Australia gearing up for the first edition of the event since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 Games.
When are the Commonwealth Games 2022?
The upcoming edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place from July 28 – August 8, 2022, bookmarked by the opening and closing ceremonies.
Due to the rescheduling of other major sporting events such as the UEFA European Women’s Championship, the entire schedule of the Games has been moved by a day from its original dates to avoid any clashes.
Where are the Commonwealth Games 2022?
Birmingham is the host city for the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Based in the West Midlands region of England, the city will host the Games for the first time ever.
The event will take place in summer, with comfortable temperature highs of 21 degrees Celcius.
Durban was originally named as the host for the 2022 Games but was forced to withdraw in 2017 due to financial problems.
By the end of the year, Birmingham was eventually named the replacement host city.
Commonwealth Games 2022 events
Five new sports will be added this year to the existing 10 core sports from the 2018 Games.
Road cycling, judo, triathlon, table tennis, and wrestling will now feature in Birmingham as part of the latest edition of the Commonwealth Games Charter.
A full breakdown of the events is available here.
Which Aussie athletes are taking part in the Commonwealth Games 2022?
A record 474 Australian athletes participated in 2018, with the size of this year’s team unconfirmed.
Stars from the recent Olympic Games in Tokyo are expected to compete, including Ariarne Titmus (swimming), Nicola McDermott (high jump), and Peter Bol (running).
The Australian contingent will join a pool of approximately 4,500 athletes in Birmingham, stemming from 72 nations.
How to watch the Commonwealth Games in Australia
Channel 7 will broadcast all the action from Birmingham across their free-to-air channels and streaming service 7Plus.
The broadcaster has an exclusive deal with the Commonwealth Games Federation that covers broadcast, digital, radio, social media, and subscription television rights.
Specific details and timings will be announced closer to the event.
Upcoming Commonwealth Games host venues
The Commonwealth Games will return to Australia after 2022, with Victoria officially announced as the host for the 2026 edition.
It marks the first time the Games will not be held exclusively in one city, with a number of regional Victorian cities combing to host various events.
The city of Hamilton in Canada is the likely 2030 host, although this is yet to be confirmed.
21 March events to plan for now in Birmingham | Bham Now
The month of March means the arrival of spring, a sun that sets at 7PM and tons of events. So plan now, Birmingham, and make your March one to remember with our guide to the top events.
1. Fat Tuesday
What: A Fat Tuesday celebration with food from Red Mountain Crawfish and live music from Tragic City. More info.
When: March 1 | 4PM
Where: Avondale Brewing Company, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
Price: Free admission
2. Magic City Mix-O-Logy
What: An extension of Birmingham Restaurant Week 2022 – Winter Edition, Magic City Mix-O-Logy is a cocktail and Latin dish tasting event. Enjoy samples from local mixologists, hors d’oeuvres and music. More info.
When: March 1 | 4:30-7PM.
Where: Haven, 2515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: $30-$35
Tickets
3. Vintage Market Days presents “Here comes the sun”
What: A one-of-a-kind spring market featuring over 90 dealers with unique vintage and antique goods, handmade treasures, clothing + jewelry and food. More info.
Where: The Finley Center, 5508 Stadium Trace Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
When: Thursday-Saturday March 3-5 | 10AM-4PM
Price: $11-$15
Tickets
4. Alabama Boat Show
What: An all-new boat show featuring boat inventory from dealers across Alabama, boat dock systems, ATVs, kayaks and more. Bonus: The first 100 kids ages 12 and under in attendance each day of the event receive a FREE youth fishing rod and reel. More info.
When: Friday-Saturday, March 4-6, 11AM-7PM | Sunday Noon-5PM
Where: Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Leeds, AL 35094
Price: Free admission
5. Humphrey’s Dog Resort Grand Opening
What: The grand opening of Humphrey’s Dog Resort with food trucks, local vendors, giveaways, a tour and a free nail trim for your dog. Learn more about Humphrey’s. More info.
When: Saturday, March 5 | 10AM-4PM
Where: Humphrey’s Dog Resort, 2630 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: Free
6. Taste of Teal Gala
What: Laura Crandall Brown Foundation‘s largest fundraising event that supports their mission of expanding early detection ovarian cancer research, supporting those in the community faced with a gynecologic cancer diagnosis and providing awareness about GYN cancer. During the fundraising gala, expect food and drinks, silent and live auctions and casino games. More info
When: Saturday, March 5 | 6-11PM
Where: The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Galleria Cir, Birmingham, AL 35244
Price: $150
Tickets
7. 18th Annual MortgageBanc Chili Cook-Off benefiting The Exceptional Foundation
What: The Exceptional Foundation‘s largest annual fundraiser. This family-friendly event features live music, a kid zone and all the chili you can eat! More info.
When: Saturday, March 5 | 10:30AM-3PM
Where: Macy’s Parking Lot – Brookwood Village, 614 Brookwood Village, Mountain Brook, AL 35209
Price: $15 | Kids 12 + under – free
Tickets
Donate to The Exceptional Foundation.
8. International Women’s Day
What: Forge’s fourth annual International Women’s Day event, celebrating the way women are making an impact in Birmingham, the contributions they are making to our society and more. Find out which local women are being highlighted at the event.
When: Tuesday, March 8 | 7:45-9:30AM
Where: Forge, 120 19th St N, Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35203
Price: Free
Register
9. End Addiction BHAM Walk benefiting Addiction Prevention Coalition
What: Addiction Prevention Coalition‘s annual walk to raise funds and awareness about substance use disorder in Birmingham. More info.
When: Saturday, March 12 | 10AM-2PM
Where: Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: Free to walk | $25 to fundraise (includes T-shirt)
Register
10. The Original Cahaba Brewing Company ShamROCK
What: A St. Patrick’s Day celebration with craft beer, cocktails, live local music and a whole lot of green. More info.
When: Saturday, March 12 | Noon-10PM
Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
Price: Free admission
11. Sweet Ham Alabama’s Spring Clean Sale benefiting First Light
What: A spring clean-out shopping event benefiting First Light in Birmingham. Learn how to be a vendor, donate items to the sale and shop the event. More info.
When: Saturday, March 12 | 1-4PM
Where: Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
Price: Free admission
12. Foundation Ball benefiting The Rotaract Club of Birmingham
What: A black-tie event with The Rotaract Club of Birmingham celebrating some of Birmingham’s community leaders. More info.
When: Saturday, March 12 | 7PM
Where: Region’s Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: $40-$62.50
Tickets
13. Running for the Bulls 5k & Fun Run benefiting Bama Bully Rescue
What: A family- and fur-friendly 5k Run and Fun Run benefiting Bama Bully Rescue. More info.
When: Saturday, March 26 | 9AM
Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Price: 5k – $25-$40, Fun Run – $5
Register
14. Live After 5
What: A St. Patrick’s Day party with live music, local vendors and family-friendly fun. More info.
When: Thursday, March 17 | 5-7PM
Where: Vestavia City Center, 700 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Price: Free admission
15. The Night Market
What: Hosted by Yellow Hammer Creative, The Night Market features local vendors and makers, live music and food + drinks. More info.
When: Friday, March 18 | 5-9PM
Where: Pepper Place, 2829 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Price: Free admission
16. Iron City Trailfest
What: A family-friendly 5k Trail Run/Walk/Hike with vendors and fun. More info.
When: Saturday March 19 | 10AM
Where: Oak Mountain State Park, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124
Price: Participants – $50 | Non-participants – $5 or canned food donation to ACFS | 12 + under – Free
Register
17. Holi: A Festival of Color
What: A celebration of color that brings communities together to celebrate Indian culture through music, dance, food, henna, art-making and gallery explorations. More info.
When: Saturday March 19 | 11AM-3PM
Where: Birmingham Museum of Art, 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
Price: Free
Register
18. Barktoberfest benefiting Two by Two Rescue
What: Two by Two Rescue‘s largest annual fundraiser honoring the organization’s foster and adoption services and all pets in the Greater Birmingham Area. Discover food + beverage vendors, shopping, dog-friendly activities and kid-approved fun. More info.
When: Saturday, March 19 | 11AM-6PM
Where: Helena Amphitheater Park, 4151 Helena Rd, Helena, AL 35080
Price: Adults (18+) – $5 | Ages 17 + under – Free
19. A Night at the Oscars benefiting Mitchell’s Place
What: The 16th annual fundraising event benefiting Mitchell’s Place. Expect a red carpet, auction items, live music by Emerald Empire Band, dinner catered by Hastings and a live auction. More info.
When: Saturday, March 19 | 6-11:30PM
Where: Haven, 2515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: General Admission – $200 | Couples Ticket – $375
Tickets
20. Spring Pop-Up Sip & Shop
What: A local shopping event with a variety of local vendors and drinks from Birmingham District Brewing Company. More info.
When: Sunday, March 20 | 1-5PM
Where: Birmingham District Brewing Company, 2201 2nd Ave S, Set 102, Birmingham, AL 35233
Price: Free admission
Register
21. Invoke, String Quartet
What: A multi-instrumental quartet featuring an enticing range of musical genres, from bluegrass and Appalachian fiddle tunes to jazz and minimalism. More info.
When: Tuesday, March 22 | 7:30PM
Where: Samford University’s Brock Recital Hall, 880 Montague Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229
Price: $10-$30
Tickets
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