China Town displays a banner declaring Birmingham to be a 'proud host city'. Getty Images
A packed Victoria Square Fan Festival area as Sir Lenny Henry takes part in the Queen's Baton Relay in Birmingham, before the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Getty Images
Sir Lenny holds the baton aloft in Birmingham. Getty Images
Pedestrians walk across Victoria Square decorated in preparation for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. AP
The Canadian team train during a 3x3 wheelchair basketball practice session at the Smithfield site. AP
Scotland's Eilidh Gorrell takes part in a gymnastics training session. AP
The Vanuatu team at a beach volleyball practice session at the Smithfield site. AP
Commonwealth Games branding adorns the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, as the city prepares to host the games. Getty Images
A sign post with venue directions in Birmingham. Getty Images
A security staff member walks through the NEC as the arenas are prepared. Getty Images
A volunteer takes a photo of the Perry the Bull, the official mascot of the Commonwealth Games, at the NEC. Getty Images
The Bullring & Grand Central Shopping Centre displays Commonwealth Games branding. Getty Images
Members of the public pose with flags of the Commonwealth in Birmingham. Getty Images
Pedestrians walk past Commonwealth Games branding in the city centre. Getty Images
China Town displays a banner declaring Birmingham to be a 'proud host city'. Getty Images
A packed Victoria Square Fan Festival area as Sir Lenny Henry takes part in the Queen's Baton Relay in Birmingham, before the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Getty Images
Sir Lenny holds the baton aloft in Birmingham. Getty Images
Pedestrians walk across Victoria Square decorated in preparation for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. AP
The Canadian team train during a 3x3 wheelchair basketball practice session at the Smithfield site. AP
Scotland's Eilidh Gorrell takes part in a gymnastics training session. AP
The Vanuatu team at a beach volleyball practice session at the Smithfield site. AP
Commonwealth Games branding adorns the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, as the city prepares to host the games. Getty Images
A sign post with venue directions in Birmingham. Getty Images
A security staff member walks through the NEC as the arenas are prepared. Getty Images
A volunteer takes a photo of the Perry the Bull, the official mascot of the Commonwealth Games, at the NEC. Getty Images
The Bullring & Grand Central Shopping Centre displays Commonwealth Games branding. Getty Images
Members of the public pose with flags of the Commonwealth in Birmingham. Getty Images
Pedestrians walk past Commonwealth Games branding in the city centre. Getty Images
China Town displays a banner declaring Birmingham to be a 'proud host city'. Getty Images