Loughborough to host Team England for Commonwealth Games training camp

The best English athletes will use Loughborough’s technical training facilities across campus prior to the Games with the Opening Ceremony starting on July 28^th, 2022.

Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Team England to Loughborough ahead of the home Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

“Loughborough is well known for its sporting success and many of Team England’s athletes, coaches, and practitioners are very familiar with our elite-level sporting environment and world-class facilities.

“We would like to wish them – and all Loughborough-linked athletes – the very best for what I’m sure will be another fantastic summer of global sport.”

Throughout the camp, Loughborough will see people from sports including swimming, athletics, and wheelchair basketball.

Mark England OBE, Team England’s Chef de Mission, said: “We’re delighted to confirm Loughborough University as Team England’s preparation base ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

“It’s really important Team England athletes have the opportunity to come together in advance of the Games, and to have world-class facilities in which to train.

“Loughborough University, quite rightly, has received recognition as one of the finest global sports universities and it’s a pleasure to be hosting the nation’s home team there in the run-up to the biggest multi-sports event in the UK since London 2012.”

The 2022 Commonwealth Games take place in Birmingham between 28 July – 8th August.

We are excited to announce that @lborouniversity will be hosting our preparation camp in the build up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games!

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— Team England (@TeamEngland) December 9, 2021