Catch up on all the happenings in Commonwealth Sport as we approach the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

GOLD COAST GOLD MEDALLIST DANE BIRD-SMITH ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Renowned race walker Dane Bird-Smith has clocked over 100,000km in training, with every step taken just as important as the next in reaching his goals.

He now takes a step in a new direction, with the Gold Coast gold medallist and Olympic bronze medallist officially announcing his retirement from international competition.

BEC MCCONNELL TAKES OUT FIRST UCI MOUNTAIN BIKING WORLD CUP

 

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SQUASH AUSTRALIA STARS READY TO TAKE ON WORLD DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GLASGOW

EMERGING ATHLETE OF THE MONTH – TINA RAHIMI

New South Wales rising boxing star Tina Rahimi is the March winner of the Commonwealth Games Australia emerging athlete of the month award. 

It was quite the month for the younger boxer after winning Boxing Australia’s 2022 Selection tournaments, the female fighter is ready for the next stage of her career and has her sights set on gold. 

“I’m hoping to get the gold,” Rahimi said.

“I am getting ready to compete at the IBA Women’s World Championships (in May) and then I want to go to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (in July).”

VALE ENID PATE (EVANS)

Last week Australia’s oldest ever Commonwealth Games athlete Enid Pate (nee Evans) passed away at the age of 102 years.

The 1938 Sydney Empire Games athlete lived longer than any Australian Olympian or Commonwealth Games athlete has.

BOWLS AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SQUAD LEADERS ANNOUNCED

The leadership group of the Australian Jackaroos has been confirmed, with seven players selected across all national squads to represent the players as leaders.

Lynsey Clarke, Natasha Van Eldik, Ben Twist, Barrie Lester, Cody Packer, Matt Lucas and Josh Thornton have been elected by their peers for their desirable qualities as leaders, competitors and importantly, as individuals.

THE FAMILY & FANS TOUR TO THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will take place from 28 July to 8 August 2022.

To be in the stands in Birmingham supporting the Australian Team, for the first time Australian families and fans will be able to access group tickets for all events at the Commonwealth Games.

The Family & Fans Tour ensures Australian families and fans can sit and cheer together, stay together and play together at the Birmingham Games.

Tour packages are available; however, numbers are limited.

Bookings are now open, learn more about the Family & Fans Tour below.