A giant England flag takes over Birmingham Town Hall to mark St George's Day and celebrate the city's achievement of hosting a major multi-sport event ©ITG

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Editorial intern Leticia Bila met with judoka Kelly Petersen-Pollard during today's unveiling of a giant England flag ©ITG
Editorial intern Leticia Bila met with judoka Kelly Petersen-Pollard during today's unveiling of a giant England flag ©ITG


Gymnast Joe Fraser of Team England celebrates St George's Day ahead of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games ©Birmingham City Council
Gymnast Joe Fraser of Team England celebrates St George's Day ahead of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games ©Birmingham City Council


Athletes, Council members and community groups gathered outside the Birmingham Town Hall for the special celebration ©Birmingham City Council
Athletes, Council members and community groups gathered outside the Birmingham Town Hall for the special celebration ©Birmingham City Council


Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Muhammad Afzal, ninth from left, was among the dignitaries today ©Birmingham City Council
Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Muhammad Afzal, ninth from left, was among the dignitaries today ©Birmingham City Council


From left, Councillor Ewan Mackey, Deputy Leader of Conservative Group, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Muhammad Afzal, Councillor Ian Ward and chief executive of Birmingham City Council Deborah Cadman were present to celebrate today's event ©Getty Images
From left, Councillor Ewan Mackey, Deputy Leader of Conservative Group, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Muhammad Afzal, Councillor Ian Ward and chief executive of Birmingham City Council Deborah Cadman were present to celebrate today's event ©Getty Images


The city's community had the chance to discuss the expectations for the Games with Team England athletes ©Birmingham City Council
The city's community had the chance to discuss the expectations for the Games with Team England athletes ©Birmingham City Council


Founded in 1989, Ashanti Netball Club representatives also attended the event ©ITG
Founded in 1989, Ashanti Netball Club representatives also attended the event ©ITG


Wheelchair basketballer Siobhan Fitzpatrick of Team England was present at Birmingham Town Hall today ©Getty Images
Wheelchair basketballer Siobhan Fitzpatrick of Team England was present at Birmingham Town Hall today ©Getty Images


Judoka Dan Powell of Team England, who won silver at the 2021 Sarajevo European Open, was in attendance today ©Getty Images
Judoka Dan Powell of Team England, who won silver at the 2021 Sarajevo European Open, was in attendance today ©Getty Images


High jumper Laura Zailor, who is currently studying at Birmingham University, was also present ©Getty Images
High jumper Laura Zailor, who is currently studying at Birmingham University, was also present ©Getty Images