Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Follow all the latest updates from Birmingham's Alexander Stadium as the 2022 Commonwealth Games get under way.

The Indians are now, unofficially and arguably, the best boxing team in the Commonwealth. Now he is at Birmingham 2022 to win gold and spread an important message But the most winding road to Birmingham has been taken by a former brickie from just down the M40 in Buckinghamshire. Every single one of England’s boxers from the Gold Coast have now turned professional. Just over 10 years on from the memorable opening ceremony to the London Olympics, the creative team behind the show are expected to highlight the talent and diversity of the West Midlands in a performance that will be around three hours long. He is the first Team England athlete in action, as 11 days of sport gets under way in Birmingham, a remarkable story that comes full circle on the manicured lawns of Victoria Park. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Other venues include University of Birmingham for hockey and squash. A total of 31 boxers from England, Scotland and Wales will weigh in at the Commonwealth Games with medals and a lot more to fight for More than 5,000 athletes will compete across 20 different sports for 280 gold medals over the next 10 days. The Commonwealth Games boxing tournament starts on Friday in Birmingham and leads directly to the Paris Olympics in 2024 for all of the English, Welsh and Scottish boxers. At its heart will be the Parade of Nations, as participating athletes from countries across the Commonwealth walk into the stadium under their flag.

Director of BBC Sport, Barbara Slater, said: "The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are one of the stand out events taking place in an incredible summer of ...

With the event back on British soil once more, we are thrilled to bring audiences unrivalled cross-platform coverage as sport stars from the Home Nations and Commonwealth countries give it their all." The opening ceremony will also feature the homecoming of the Queen’s Baton Relay. Here's everything you need to know.

The Birmingham 2022 opening ceremony is directed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.

The games will run until Monday 8 August 2022. Joined by the Duchess of Cornwall, Charles will also deliver a speech during the launch of the global sporting event. Last week, Buckingham Palace announced that the Prince of Wales will represent the Queen at the event.

The Birmingham comic will introduce some of the countries as their athletes parade in front of 30,000 people inside Alexander Stadium. Her involvement is ...

30,000 people are expected to be inside the stadium, with many millions more watching around the globe. Mirza will be at the Edinburgh Fringe next month for a full run of her show Coconut at the Gilded Balloon. Shazia Mirza will be taking part in the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games tonight

LIVE 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony LIVE: Latest updates as Birmingham welcomes athletes from 72 nations to the Alexander Stadium for the start of 12- ...

As the host nation, Team England will be the last country to walk out at the 'Parade of Nations' at tonight's ceremony. The Aussies topped the medal table four years ago, winning 198 in total - 80 of which were gold. It wouldn't be an opening ceremony without a choir. I feel like we have a comparable and massively entertaining, moving, challenging show to share with the world,' he said. CGF President Dame Louise Martin DBE said: “Our 72 nations and territories are all here – and Birmingham looks magnificent. Follow Sportsmail's live coverage of the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The ceremony begins at 8pm BST.

The creative team for Birmingham 2022 includes artistic director Iqbal Khan, executive producer Steven Knight CBE, writer Maeve Clarke and music director ...

The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has been put together by a team of creatives. Creator of one of Birmingham’s most famous exports in Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight has been tasked with making an opening ceremony that will wow the expected 1.5 billion global audience. The Games' artistic director, Iqbal Khan, has spoken up the opening ceremony in Birmingham, saying it will be on par with Danny Boyle’s famous opening event for London 2012.

The Commonwealth Games will kick off in Birmingham today with the official opening ceremony - here's everything you need to know.

The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One from 7pm. The 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony will begin at 8pm and take place in Birmingham, where the games will be held. The games will kick off today in Birmingham with the opening ceremony marking the official start of the competition.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is finally upon us. The action begins with the opening ceremony, and then over the next two weeks over 6,500 ...

"It's got a story to tell. The ceremony will take place in Alexander Stadium, Birmingham and the show is set to begin at 7pm and end at 10.30pm. The Queen, who is head of the Commonwealth, won't be able to watch it in person, but Prince Charles will be there in her place.

It has been ten years since Danny Boyle's epic opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games, setting the bar incredibly high.

Duran Duran and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi have already been announced as musical acts in a cast of 2,500. But the proud Brummie reckons he is up for the challenge, promising the first-night show will be “mind-blowing”. It was seen as a tremendous success and widely praised as a “masterpiece” and a “love letter to Britain”.

The Prince of Wales is in the city to represent the Queen at the Alexander Stadium event - and will make a few stops beforehand.

Last week our Commonwealth Games reporter Robson had a sneak peek at the largest athletes village ahead of Birmingham 2022. And Prince Charles has left the Athletes' Village - just as quick as he arrived. The teams seem really excited to speak to him. The Prince of Wales is in Birmingham today to meet Commonwealth Games volunteers and athletes ahead of the opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium tonight. "The athletes were very happy to see him. And our reporter Husna was there for the whole thing. Prince Charles will then view the Festival Sites' activities, including street games, music and theatre. He met around 122 athletes from 61 teams during his visit. He met with athletes from all over the Commonwealth, before heading over to the Festival Site in Victoria Square. "Overall it was a very swift visit. Stopping briefly at the Festival Site, His Royal Highness then walked down the steps, past Birmingham’s iconic fountain The River, meeting with local people, businesses, and volunteers. A further one million people are expected to tune in from home to watch the event.

The organiser of the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games believes the event in Birmingham on Thursday night could rival the entertainment seen at ...

I feel like we have a comparable and massively entertaining, moving, challenging show to share with the world,' he said. Duran Duran will be the main feature of the opening ceremony on Thursday night The organiser of the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games believes the event in Birmingham on Thursday night could rival the entertainment seen at the London Olympics a decade ago.

The Commonwealth Games are about to begin, with sportspeople and spectators from around the globe set to light up the West Midlands for Birmingham 2022.

Director of BBC Sport, Barbara Slater, said: "The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are one of the stand out events taking place in an incredible summer of ...

With the event back on British soil once more, we are thrilled to bring audiences unrivalled cross-platform coverage as sport stars from the Home Nations and Commonwealth countries give it their all." The opening ceremony will also feature the homecoming of the Queen’s Baton Relay. Here's everything you need to know.

Anyone looking to grab a last-minute ticket to the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony still has a chance of getting hold of one.

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, as well as vocalists Indigo Marshall and Gambini will be in attendance, under the musical direction of rapper, artist and educator Joshua ‘RTKal’ Holness. She will be supported by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, while musicians from The Royal Marines deliver a rousing trumpet fanfare. Gates open at 5pm.