About 2,800 athletes are set to stay at the University of Birmingham ©ITG

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Athletes will be able to work out in the gym at the housing complex in Edgbaston ©Birmingham 2022
Athletes will be able to work out in the gym at the housing complex in Edgbaston ©Birmingham 2022


A total of 72 countries and territories are expected to be represented at the Commonwealth Games ©ITG
A total of 72 countries and territories are expected to be represented at the Commonwealth Games ©ITG


insidethegames senior reporter Geoff Berkeley was among a group of journalists that got the chance to access the Athletes' Village at the University of Birmingham before it officially opens ©ITG
insidethegames senior reporter Geoff Berkeley was among a group of journalists that got the chance to access the Athletes' Village at the University of Birmingham before it officially opens ©ITG


Entertainment is set to be on offer for athletes including silent discos and bangra dancing as well as workshop on jewellery making and face painting ©ITG
Entertainment is set to be on offer for athletes including silent discos and bangra dancing as well as workshop on jewellery making and face painting ©ITG


There are three dining halls located at the University for Birmingham site with plenty of food available ©Birmingham 2022
There are three dining halls located at the University for Birmingham site with plenty of food available ©Birmingham 2022


Residents at the Athletes' Village will be able to access a number of services with some running 24 hours a day including laundry and maintenance and technical support ©ITG
Residents at the Athletes' Village will be able to access a number of services with some running 24 hours a day including laundry and maintenance and technical support ©ITG


There are many areas where competitors can congregate and relax across the site ©ITG
There are many areas where competitors can congregate and relax across the site ©ITG


All bedrooms are en-suite with athletes located in flats with up to six rooms ©ITG
All bedrooms are en-suite with athletes located in flats with up to six rooms ©ITG