Birmingham 2022 is the upcoming edition of the Commonwealth Games, a multi-sport event that takes place every four years, featuring athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event is scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England, from July 28 to August 8, 2022, and will be the third time that England has hosted the Commonwealth Games, following the Manchester Games in 2002 and the London Games in 1934.
The Commonwealth Games is the third-largest international multi-sport event, after the Olympic Games and the Asian Games, and features athletes from 71 countries and territories, competing in 19 sports and over 250 events. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is the governing body of the Games, and it is responsible for the organization and management of the event.
Birmingham 2022 will be the first major multi-sport event to take place in the United Kingdom after the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is expected to attract over 5,000 athletes and officials from around the world. The event will feature 19 sports, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, boxing, cycling, and weightlifting, among others. The Games will also feature two new sports, namely women's cricket and para table tennis.
The Birmingham 2022 Organizing Committee has been working tirelessly to ensure that the event is a success, and they have been collaborating with various stakeholders, including athletes, officials, sponsors, and the local community, to deliver a memorable and successful Games. The event will take place across multiple venues in Birmingham and the West Midlands, including the Alexander Stadium, which will host the athletics events and has undergone significant renovation work to accommodate the Games.
Birmingham 2022 will also be a sustainable and inclusive event, with a strong focus on environmental and social responsibility. The Organizing Committee has set ambitious targets to reduce the carbon footprint of the event, and they are working closely with local communities to ensure that the Games leave a lasting positive impact.
