Common wealth games live

Aquatics - Diving - 8th August Badminton - 29th July Badminton - 30th July Badminton - 31st July Badminton - 1st August Badminton - 2nd August Badminton - 3rd August Badminton - 4th August Badminton - 5th August Badminton - 6th August Badminton - 7th August Badminton - 8th August Beach Volleyball.

Beach Volleyball - 30th July Beach Volleyball - 31st July Beach Volleyball - 1st August Beach Volleyball - 2nd August Beach Volleyball - 3rd August Beach Volleyball - 4th August Beach Volleyball - 5th August Beach Volleyball - 6th August Beach Volleyball - 7th August Boxing - 29th July Boxing - 30th July Boxing - 31st July Boxing - 1st August Boxing - 2nd August Boxing - 3rd August Boxing - 4th August Boxing - 6th August Boxing - 7th August Cricket T Cricket T20 - 29th July Cricket T20 - 30th July Cricket T20 - 31st July Cricket T20 - 2nd August Cricket T20 - 3rd August Cricket T20 - 4th August Cricket T20 - 6th August Cricket T20 - 7th August Cycling — Mountain Bike.

Cycling - Mountain Bike - 3rd August Cycling — Road Race. Cycling - Road Race - 7th August Cycling — Time Trial. Cycling - Time Trial - 4th August Cycling — Track and Para Track. Cycling - Track and Para Track - 29th July Cycling - Track and Para Track - 30th July Cycling - Track and Para Track - 31st July Cycling - Track and Para Track - 1st August Gymnastics — Artistic.

Gymnastics - Artistic - 29th July Gymnastics - Artistic - 30th July Gymnastics - Artistic - 31st July The Games take place in Birmingham, England — however, it was Durban, South Africa, that originally won the bid to host. They were actually stripped of the title after hosting concerns arose. For one thing, only athletes from countries in the Commonwealth can take part. Yes - by around double the athletes, as well as an extra week in terms of events!

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Aquatics — Diving From the 1m springboard to the imposing 10m platform, divers from across the Commonwealth will demonstrate control, poise, flexibility and precision. Athletics Marathon Throwers, jumpers and sprinters put their bodies and minds to the test in this classic event Athletics and Para Athletics Throwers, jumpers and sprinters put their bodies and minds to the test in this classic event Badminton This is the fastest racket sport in the world, where athletes need speed, power and agility in order to win… Read more.

Basketball 3X3 Feel the frenetic energy of 3X3 Basketball where teamwork, tactics and athleticism converge during one intense 10 minute period Beach Volleyball See teams desperately fight to keep the ball off the ground in this energetic sand soaked tournament Boxing Witness contenders maintain focus, speed and composure through powerful bouts of boxing Cricket T20 Women from across the Commonwealth will step up to bat, field and bowl in what promises to be one of the crowning jewels of Birmingham Cycling — Mountain Bike Thundering around an incredibly challenging off-road course, the mountain bike competition will take place at the renowned Cannock Chase Forest.

Cycling — Road Race Powering along West Midland roads, this two-wheeled time trial will see athletes pushed to the very edge of their physical and psychological limits. Cycling — Time Trial Read more. Cycling — Track and Para Track The sleek, polished walls of the velodrome allow powerful cyclists and para-cyclists to reach eye-watering speeds.

Hockey Players display heroic determination in this strategic field sport as they enter into ferocious tackles and intercept powerful passes Judo Explosive athletes throw their way to victory in this iconic martial arts event Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls Sharp shooting bowlers vie for position as they attempt to topple their opponents to be closest to the jack Netball With meticulously planned formations and astute tactics, this tournament of netball promises to be full of energy, teamwork and tension Para Powerlifting Para Powerlifting represents the ultimate test of upper body strength, with competitors often lifting more than three times their own body weight.

Rugby Sevens Watch this rapid paced showdown where teams of seven rugby players go head-to-head over two seven minute halves Squash One of the most intensely demanding racket sports in the Games.