Commonwealth Games 2022: India given grand welcome in Birmingham — Updates

India's star boxers get grand welcome

Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen are in a buoyant mood in Birmingham.

Hima Das reaches Birmingham

Last CWG, Hima Das was a phenomenon. She finished 6th but the hope she offered to Indian athletics - this result from the youngster coming just days after her historic medal at the U-20 World Championships. A lot has happened since then. How can she fare in her second CWG?

India's cricket campaign

“We are excited to get on the field and our team is waiting to start our journey in the CWG. We are grateful for this opportunity to play here. We are eyeing the gold medal and nothing less than that,” says Indian cricketer Yastika Bhatia.

India's cricket campaign begins with a match vs Australia on Friday.

Media Day

A day ahead of the CWG opening ceremony, the Indian athletes are attending several events in Birmingham.