2022 Commonwealth Games
The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022, was an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth of Nations that took place in Birmingham, England between 28 July and 8 August 2022. It was the third and seventh time England and the United Kingdom hosted the Commonwealth Games, respectively.
| Host city | Birmingham, England |
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| Motto | Games for Everyone |
| Nations | 72 Commonwealth nations |
| Athletes | 5,054 |
| Events | 280 in 20 sports |
| Opening | 28 July 2022 |
| Closing | 8 August 2022 |
| Opened by | Charles, Prince of Wales |
| Closed by | Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar |
| Athlete's Oath | Geva Mentor |
| Queen's Baton Final Runner | Denise Lewis |
| Anthem | Champion, UB40 featuring Dapz on the Map and Gilly G |
| Main venue | Alexander Stadium |
| Website | www |
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The 2022 Commonwealth Games was the largest Commonwealth Games ever held, with 72 participating nations and over 5,054 athletes competing in 280 events in 20 sports. It was also the first major multi-sport event to have more events for women than men and had the largest integrated para-sport programme in the history of the Commonwealth Games with 8 sports.
Birmingham was announced as the host city on 21 December 2017. The event marked the last time that the Commonwealth Games were held under Queen Elizabeth II prior to her death on 8 September of that year, which was exactly one month after the conclusion of the Games.