Almost 1,500 young people have already expressed interest in volunteering at the Birmingham 2022 World Games, according to chief executive Nick Sellers.
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Dame Louise Martin insists the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) for Birmingham 2022 will be "as normal as we can make it", but has revealed that the organisation is making contingency plans to cope with any changes needed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are hopeful of hosting the first major multi-sport event after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volleyball England has appointed Jeff Brehaut as beach performance manager in preparation for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The Pride House project for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been formally launched with the announcement of four ambassadors.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty has thrown his support behind the construction of the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre which Birmingham 2022 chiefs believe will be completed "well in advance" of the Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward has conceded "we can’t be certain" next year’s Commonwealth Games will go ahead amid concerns over the emergence of new coronavirus variants.
England cricketer Amy Jones has said the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will be a "real light at the end of the tunnel" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Three-time Olympic bronze medallist Kelly Sotherton believes Birmingham 2022’s decision to offer more medals to women than men "needed to happen" to improve diversity across all sports.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty headlines Swim England’s 85-strong squad as it bids to establish a "team identity" ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham 2022’s "unique" approach to housing competitors across three separate sites rather than in a purpose-built Athletes’ Village will encourage more cities to host the Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham 2022 chief executive Ian Reid insists he is "comfortable" providing athletes with a platform to express themselves after the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said it would be open to anti-racism protests.
Three-time Paralympic champion Katrina Webb has been appointed to the Australian Team Executive for the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The European Union has released a new fund that looks to help build the skills of people in the West Midlands in preparation for important roles at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Three-time Olympic bronze medallist Kelly Sotherton has backed Birmingham to launch a bid for a future World Athletics Championships as the city prepares for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Liverpool City Council - Project Director, World Gymnastics Championships 2022 - United Kingdom
The City of Liverpool is host to the World Gymnastics Championships in 2022. The World Gymnastics Championships 2022 will be one of the largest international sporting events ever to be held in Liverpool. Held at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool from 29 October to 6 November 2022, more than 550 gymnasts from 75 countries are expected to compete. We are looking for a freelance Project Director to lead the team as maternity cover for an initial 6 month period (with the possibility of extension and potential of Championship role in due course). This is a fantastic role for an experienced Project Director to continue the planning of the 2022 Championships, offering an opportunity to shape a unique and prestigious, world-class major international sport event.
Felicite Rwemarika is not your average International Olympic Committee member. After being forced to flee for her life as a child, she is now dedicated to inspiring others through sport. The Rwandan tells Mike Rowbottom her story.
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