It’s seven months until the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games kicks off on the 28th July, and the excitement ahead of the tournament is already building. Athletes from 15 nations are taking part in 20 different sports, which are hosting 283 different events across 12 days, as the competition kicks off in Birmingham’s Alexander […]
Sarah Barrow On Diving Course Logistics And The Hopes Of Enhancing Other Facilities
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in March 2022 will be the first time the Games have been held in England since Manchester played host in 2002 and Sarah Barrow expressed her desire to make sure all the diving facilities in the West Midlands are up to scratch to ensure the next generation are able to […]
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins first F1 title following controversial FIA safety car decision and last lap pass on championship rival Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen clawed his way to a first World Driver’s Title in controversial circumstances over rival Lewis Hamilton as he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a final lap pass. The pass came in an incredible scenario which involved both Mercedes and Red Bull in the steward’s office following the race with the former […]
“Competing for Team Wales at the Commonwealth Games feels amazing” – Charlotte Carey on representing Team Wales
Wales Table Tennis star Charlotte Carey has expressed her immense pride at the prospect of representing Team Wales at her fourth consecutive Commonwealth Games. Carey said: “I’m really patriotic and after living away for so many years and not getting to wear the Welsh kit so often it’s great to put it on and be […]
“Just being part of the process has been amazing” – Chris Dunn-Veale on volunteering for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Chris Dunn-Veale has revealed that “just being part of the process has been amazing” as he hopes to be involved at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as a volunteer. Speaking exclusively to Park Life Sport, Dunn-Veale said: “Just being part of the process to where I’ve got now has been amazing. It was so well-ran […]
Champions League Last-16 Draw to be “entirely re-done” after “technical problem” meaning Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo clash no longer on the cards
UEFA have made the decision to void the initial Champions League last-16 draw with it set to be redone following an administrative error. Following a technical problem with the software of an external service provider that instructs the officials as to which teams are eligible to play each other, a material error occurred in the […]
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen becomes first Dutch F1 World Champion following controversial FIA decision and last lap pass on Mercedes championship rival Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen became Formula 1’s first Dutch World Champion in controversial circumstances over rival Lewis Hamilton as he won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a final lap pass. The pass came in an incredible scenario which involved a disputed rule involving lapped cars overtaking the safety car but with one lap of racing left, […]
Retired Olympic Diver Sarah Barrow on being named West Midlands Diving Development Officer and preparing facilities across the region
Former Olympic Diver Sarah Barrow has revealed her excitement at being named West Midlands Diving Development Officer in preparation for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in July 2022. Speaking to Park Life Sport, Barrow, who was a two-time Gold medallist at the European Championships in 2012 and 2014, explained what her job as Development Officer entails: […]
Wales’ number one table tennis star Charlotte Carey is set to target her fourth Commonwealth Games at Birmingham 2022
Wales’ number one ranked Table Tennis star Charlotte Carey has revealed that she is determined to qualify for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Speaking exclusively to Park Life Sport, Carey said: “I’m really motivated to qualify for Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, as it would be my fourth Games. I’m also motivated about being able to have […]
ParkLife Sport Live Blog – Commonwealth Games Special, Champions League Draw, Forest Green Rovers, Cheltenham Town Reaction
Welcome to our live blog for today’s Commonwealth Games special. With Birmingham hosting the Games for the first time, we’re throwing it forward to next summer’s event that takes place from 28 July to 8 August. We’ll have content from across plenty of sports in the build-up to the 2022 Games. We also have updates […]