The welcome ceremony for Team Maldives and some other commonwealth nations competing at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games was held today on 27 July 2022. The purpose of the auspicious ceremony is to welcome the commonwealth nations from across the world to the Birmingham 2022 commonwealth Games and to encourage the sportsmanship of the competing athletes.
Representatives comprising of athletes and officials from the competing countries, were present at the welcome ceremony which was hosted by Hannah England, Mayor to the village.
Flags of the sports delegations to the Birmingham 2022 commonwealth Games were also hoisted during the ceremony. The flag-hoisting ceremony aims to fuel encouragement to athletes while promoting the culture and people of Birmingham. During the ceremony, souvenirs were also exchanged between the participating delegations and the host country.
Photo credits: MOC Media
