Commonwealth Games

[the other bob wilson]

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Wales ran away with it in the end and it finished 6-1.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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I've been watching bits and pieces. Not a lot though.
Looks like Birmingham is going to be the last Commonwealth Games on this scale https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/...e-martin-host/

[ToTaL ITK]

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The Commonwealth of Nations, simply referred to as the Commonwealth, is a political association of 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire.

look at you...you tory boris loving brexit lot are loving it

[The Bloop]

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I've been watching bits and pieces. Not a lot though.
Looks like Birmingham is going to be the last Commonwealth Games on this scale https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/...e-martin-host/

That article is 12 months old. The 2026 games are being held in Victoria I think.
The expense of hosting will be an ongoing issue, and I can see more regions (like Victoria) or even countries being future hosts, with events spread across a wider area.

[Moodybluebird]

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I've thoroughly enjoyed the coverage, if a little bit fed up of it all being about England.

A bit samey though, with the Aussies, England and New Zealand coming out on top most of the time but bearable because Wales and the other home nations occasionally have a sniff of glory.

It can never be compared to the Olympics but it's fills a gap while waiting for the football season to really start taking shape.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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That article is 12 months old. The 2026 games are being held in Victoria I think.
The expense of hosting will be an ongoing issue, and I can see more regions (like Victoria) or even countries being future hosts, with events spread across a wider area.

You're right.
The number of compulsory sports (that have to be included by the hosts) has been cut from 16 to 2 (athletics and swimming), but Victoria has said it will have at least 16 (20 in Birmingham I think), so it might not be very different.
It's being hosted across 4 cities, which definitely seems to be the way forward.

[Majorblue]

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Despite my earlier post I have really enjoyed the games.

The Squash competition get really feisty in a couple of games which was a surprise.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

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Callum O'Dowda's sister Jade just won bronze in the heptathlon.

[Stanmore Bluebird]

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Great support for all sports. Like Majorblue I am thoroughly enjoying the games.
And congratulations to Jade O’Dowda for coming third in the Heptathlon.

[Loramski]

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Wales gave England a bit of a fright beforelosing 4-2 and they beat Canada in their other game - India, who we'll almost certainly lose to, are the other team besides Ghana in their group. We’re 2-1 up on Ghana currently - make that 3-1.

Going up for the India game tomorrow, looking forward to it. The England game was a great bit of sport, plenty of Welsh support in the sell-out crowd and the players didn't let anyone down.

India have already won 11-0 and 8-0 this week, it could well be something similar tomorrow but it's their fourth game in five days so hopefully there'll be some tired legs. Probably wishful thinking though. My lad's 100th cap tomorrow - it'll be nice to be there for that, whatever the result.

[Moodybluebird]

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Going up for the India game tomorrow, looking forward to it. The England game was a great bit of sport, plenty of Welsh support in the sell-out crowd and the players didn't let anyone down.

India have already won 11-0 and 8-0 this week, it could well be something similar tomorrow but it's their fourth game in five days so hopefully there'll be some tired legs. Probably wishful thinking though. My lad's 100th cap tomorrow - it'll be nice to be there for that, whatever the result.

Really enjoyed the game against Ghana. Wales started very slowly but pulled away easily in the final quarter. Hopefully for you and your son (what's his name by the way) Wales will give us a performance to remember against India 🤞

[Moodybluebird]

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Going up for the India game tomorrow, looking forward to it. The England game was a great bit of sport, plenty of Welsh support in the sell-out crowd and the players didn't let anyone down.

India have already won 11-0 and 8-0 this week, it could well be something similar tomorrow but it's their fourth game in five days so hopefully there'll be some tired legs. Probably wishful thinking though. My lad's 100th cap tomorrow - it'll be nice to be there for that, whatever the result.

Checked out the Wales Hockey Squad and only one player currently on 99 caps (Initials DK ?). Anyhow good luck to you both tomorrow.

[the other bob wilson]

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Going up for the India game tomorrow, looking forward to it. The England game was a great bit of sport, plenty of Welsh support in the sell-out crowd and the players didn't let anyone down.

India have already won 11-0 and 8-0 this week, it could well be something similar tomorrow but it's their fourth game in five days so hopefully there'll be some tired legs. Probably wishful thinking though. My lad's 100th cap tomorrow - it'll be nice to be there for that, whatever the result.

I watched a bit of England vIndia and was surprised to learn the eventual outcome because India looked to be comfortably the better team - they were 3-0 and 4-1 up before being pulled back to 4-4 weren’t they?

That suggests some tiredness on India’s part and, with such a congested fixture list for them you never know, but I’m guessing Wales have already fulfilled most people’ s realistic expectations for the tournament? Best of luck and congratulations to your boy on a great achievement- 100 caps for Wales puts him in a very exclusive club.

[blue matt]

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Going up for the India game tomorrow, looking forward to it. The England game was a great bit of sport, plenty of Welsh support in the sell-out crowd and the players didn't let anyone down.

India have already won 11-0 and 8-0 this week, it could well be something similar tomorrow but it's their fourth game in five days so hopefully there'll be some tired legs. Probably wishful thinking though. My lad's 100th cap tomorrow - it'll be nice to be there for that, whatever the result.

100 caps , well done your lad , enjoy the day

[The Bloop]

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Have a great day Loramski - proud parent days are to be treasured.