The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, was an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations that took place in Birmingham, England between 28 July and 8 August 2022.
Where is the Commonwealth Games Village?
The Commonwealth Games Village is a 38 hectare (94 acre) urban brownfield regeneration site, located in Dalmarnock in the East End of Glasgow.
Is there a Commonwealth Games athletes village?
A warm welcome
During the Games, the University hosted 3,500 athletes and officials as the Principal Athletes’ Village, while the hockey and squash competitions took place at our world-class sporting facilities.
Where are the athletes staying in Birmingham?
The athletes could be housed either in one of the four villages at The University of Birmingham, The University of Warwick, The NEC Hotel campus, or the Park Regis, City Centre.
Where is the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony 2022?
Alexander Stadium
The ceremony, held at Birmingham’s newly-redeveloped Alexander Stadium, marked the formal closing of the Games – the largest multi-sport event held in the UK since London 2012 – and was broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer.
Where is the new swimming pool for Commonwealth Games?
Sandwell Aquatics Centre
After successfully hosting the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games swimming and diving events at the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick, we are now ready to move onto the next phase of the project.
Where are the Commonwealth contestants staying?
The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have today announced that athletes and team officials will be housed in three ‘campus’ villages at The University of Birmingham, The University of Warwick, and The NEC Hotel Campus.
Where is the athletes village located?
The Athletes’ Village is located in the East End of Glasgow and is one of the most significant regeneration schemes ever to have been constructed in the UK.
Where is the athlete village?
The Athletes Village is open daily from 12:00 – 23:00 hrs and located at the Willemsplein in Rotterdam. View location on map. Several Side Events also depart and are held at the Athletes Village. Click here to view the entire program.
Where is the Olympic athletes village?
Located some 7 km north of the centre of Paris, overlapping the communes of Saint-Denis, Ile Saint-Denis and Saint-Ouen and less than 5 minutes away from the Stade de France, the village will be the epicentre of the Paris 2024 design.
Where is the Athletes Village in Birmingham 2022?
With just one week to go, Birmingham 2022 opened their largest athletes village today so we could have a sneak peek. The campus at the University of Birmingham’s Vale Village is an alternative to the originally planned Perry Barr village which sadly will not be completed on time.
Are Birmingham City moving to Alexander Stadium?
The venue has been handed over by the city council to Birmingham 2022 for this summer’s Commonwealth Games. The council has overseen the £72million project to revamp the stadium ahead of the biggest event in the city’s history.
What venues are being used for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games List 6?
Birmingham 2022 Venues
- Alexander Stadium. Location: Perry Barr, Birmingham. Sports: Athletics and Para-athletics.
- Arena Birmingham. Location: Birmingham.
- Cannock Chase Forest. Location: Birches Valley, Rugeley.
- Coventry Arena. Location: Coventry.
- Edgbaston Stadium. Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Where is 2023 Commonwealth Games?
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
| Logo | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Opening ceremony | 4 August |
| Closing ceremony | 11 August |
| Officially opened by | TBA |
Who will host 2034 Commonwealth Games?
2034 Asian Games
| Host city | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Motto | Transforming the Future (Arabic: تحويل المستقبل) |
| Nations participating | TBD |
| Athletes participating | TBD |
| Events | TBA |
Which city Australia will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
From 17 to 29 March 2026, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton will be on the world stage, attracting millions of viewers and creating thousands of jobs.
Is the Commonwealth Games pool heated?
Heating was also needed for the existing 50m, 25m and diving pools, in addition to the new 50m competition pool, indoor learn-to-swim pool and splash pool.
Where is the swimming pool for the Commonwealth Games 2022?
Sandwell Aquatics Centre
About Sandwell Aquatics Centre
It houses a swimming and diving competition pool and this venue will host more medal events than any other venue.
How deep is a diving pool?
16.4 feet
Diving pools have to be at least five meters (16.4 feet) deep for it to be safe to do dives from the platform, which is 10 meters (32.8 feet) high.
Why is Commonwealth Games in Birmingham?
Birmingham is perfectly positioned to attract people to the Games and to ensure that the benefits of hosting extend from the city and region, to the UK and the Commonwealth. Birmingham is truly the Commonwealth’s city, and we look forward to showcasing its humanity and pride over the coming months and years.
What stadium is being used for the Commonwealth Games?
Alexander Stadium
Alexander Stadium is a track and field athletics stadium in Perry Park, Birmingham, England. It hosted the athletics and opening/closing ceremonies of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Structure.
| Event type | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Sporting events | 18,000 (seated) |
| Live music events | Approx 20,000 |