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

VALE DEAN WOODS OAM

The three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dean Woods OAM sadly passed away this week aged 55.

Woods competed at the Edinburgh 1986 Commonwealth Games won gold medals in the 4000m individual pursuit and as part of Australia’s 4000m team pursuit.

He added silver in the 10-mile scratch race.

Woods competed at the Victoria 1994 Games, winning gold in the team pursuit and bronze in the points race.

Commonwealth Games Australia mourns the passing of three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dean Woods OAM, aged 55.
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Commonwealth Games Australia extend our condolences to Dean Woods’ family and friends. https://t.co/4Ey6Etfkkn pic.twitter.com/U0FEoDyzE6

— Commonwealth Games Australia (@CommGamesAUS) March 3, 2022

A post on his Facebook page paid tribute to Woods, who was 55.

“Today our boy rode his final lap. He’ll be missed by everybody whose lives he touched,” the post on Thursday afternoon read.

“Admired, loved and respected by all. A truly iconic legend.”

JUDOKAS ENJOY STELLAR WEEKEND IN PRAGUE

AUSTRALIAN MEN’S RACEWALKERS NARROWLY MISS OUT ON MEDALS AT WALKING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

An excruciating ending to the 2022 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships has seen Australia miss out on both team and individual medals in the 20km events, with technical errors made by the men’s team on Saturday night in Oman.

HOCKEY LINEUP CONFIRMED FOR BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have qualified to go for gold at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) have jointly announced today the 20 national teams that will participate in the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Gmaes hockey tournaments scheduled from 29 July to 8 August at the University of Birmingham, England.

NETBALL LINEUP CONFIRMED FOR BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

 

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HAYES, CASLICK APPOINTED CO-CAPTAINS OF WOMEN’S RUGBY 7S SIDE

Gold Coast 2018 silver medallists Demi Hayes and Charlotte Caslick have been appointed co-captains of the Australian Women’s Sevens side as the team sets sights on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Both Caslick and Hayes are aided by Sharni Williams, who remains as a senior leader of the team, with rising star Madison Ashby rounding out the team as vice-captain.

GOOD LUCK TO OUR AUSTRALIAN PARALYMPIC TEAM AT THE BEIJING 2022 WINTER PARALYMPICS

 

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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.