The search is on for 2,022 inspirational people to carry the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton around Birmingham and England.

Batonbearers will play a major role in the Queen’s Baton Relay when it returns to England this summer, taking on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to carry the Queen’s Baton in their region during the final build up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

People are encouraged to nominate those who are always willing to take on a challenge, have a unique and inspiring story, are a figure of inspiration who positively challenges others to achieve their best, or is passionate about making a positive impact within their community.

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Plans for a £500,000 upgrade to a community sports facility in Perry Barr, to further strengthen the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Legacy have been confirmed.

A new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) will be developed at Holford Drive Community Sports Hub in the months following the Games through the project – jointly funded by Sport England and the Birmingham City Council capital contribution towards Birmingham 2022.

The MUGA will be located at the front of the premises on what is currently an unused piece of grassland.

The proposed addition of floodlights will enable year-round use and dramatically increase the useable times sporting activities can be provided for people in the area.

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The upgraded international standard hockey pitch has been completed at Wyndley Leisure Centre in Sutton Coldfield.

Wyndley Leisure Centre is one of the official training venues for Birmingham 2022.

Sports such as hockey, triathlon and Para triathlon will use the centre ahead of the Games and the improved facilities will be used by the community after Birmingham 2022.

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The remaining tickets for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are now on general sale

Do you fancy watching Beach Volleyball at Smithfield or Women’s T20 Cricket at Edgbaston?

Don’t miss out as tickets are selling on a first come, first served basis.

Secure your seat to watch world class sporting action right here in Birmingham. 

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The track and seats are in at the Alexander Stadium!

Over the last eight months Team England athlete Nathan Douglas has been charting the spectacular progress of the stadium with a series of vlogs.

In episode four, the triple jumper gives his seal of approval to the newly installed track and seats at the stadium.

Watch Nathan's vlog

Applications have opened for volunteers to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Are you passionate about music, dance and can move to be a beat? Apply now to be in with a chance to be part of something spectacular this summer.

The organisers of Birmingham 2022 have begun the search to find the volunteer cast, athlete hosts, and existing choirs who will bring this summer’s Opening and Closing Ceremonies to life.

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A £1.6million package of improvements to key walking routes ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed by the council.

In total, the scheme covers seven projects that will enable spectators and visits move around the city with greater ease and safety – and the work will in turn offer a legacy to residents and future visitors in the years after the Games.

The projects, which connect rail and bus transport hubs and event venues, are designed around three topics: illuminating routes, wider footways and safer pedestrian environments.

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Birmingham City Council’s legacy plan for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has been published.

Delivering a Bold Legacy for Birmingham sets out the council’s plans to maximise our Proud Host City status for the Games - with the aim of being “A legacy shaped by our people”.

It details how the Games can help respond to the main challenges the city already faces, which in itself was a key driver for the council spearheading the successful bid for the right to host the Games back in 2017.

The plan is built around the Games accelerating the council response to the challenges facing our city and the aspirations of our people.

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