The purpose of the protests has always been about getting our voices heard with a message that our land which you call Australia is Aboriginal land. Read more: The Commonwealth Games of exclusion: what are authorities so afraid of?
The Gold Coast exemplifies our imagined ideals and way of life. According to the organisers :. The lead up to the Commonwealth Games was marked by cynicism and scepticism that holding such an event would be worth the trouble. The Melbourne Games showed that the city prioritised its branding and image as a sports city, rather than a city that had come to terms with its Indigenous history and that was inclusive of a range of dissenting voices. This is not a political movement, but an opportunity to champion inclusion and tell stories in a positive way.
In launching this voluntary network, we are mindful of Commonwealth-wide realities. Birmingham Festival Discover six months of exciting events. From the 1m springboard to the imposing 10m platform, divers from across the Commonwealth will demonstrate control, poise, flexibility and precision. Throwers, jumpers and sprinters put their bodies and minds to the test in this classic event This is the fastest racket sport in the world, where athletes need speed, power and agility in order to win….
Feel the frenetic energy of 3X3 Basketball where teamwork, tactics and athleticism converge during one intense 10 minute period See teams desperately fight to keep the ball off the ground in this energetic sand soaked tournament Witness contenders maintain focus, speed and composure through powerful bouts of boxing Women from across the Commonwealth will step up to bat, field and bowl in what promises to be one of the crowning jewels of Birmingham Thundering around an incredibly challenging off-road course, the mountain bike competition will take place at the renowned Cannock Chase Forest.
Powering along West Midland roads, this two-wheeled time trial will see athletes pushed to the very edge of their physical and psychological limits. The sleek, polished walls of the velodrome allow powerful cyclists and para-cyclists to reach eye-watering speeds. Players display heroic determination in this strategic field sport as they enter into ferocious tackles and intercept powerful passes Explosive athletes throw their way to victory in this iconic martial arts event Sharp shooting bowlers vie for position as they attempt to topple their opponents to be closest to the jack Our diversity is something which we celebrate and encourage.
We shared a report 12 months on, outlining what work had been done. We will be publishing another report in the coming weeks, outlining the work we want to do to continue to move forward.
Birmingham is a diverse city, which is home to people from more than countries. We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the rich diversity of England with an inspiring and diverse team on the global stage. Left Sidebar.
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