It's been announced today (11/5) that the Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Stoke Mandeville on Wednesday 6 July during its journey across England.
During its time in Buckinghamshire, the Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Stoke Mandeville Stadium and will experience a range of exciting sports activities, led by young people, and enjoyed by children of all abilities from neighbouring schools.
Members of the public are encouraged to get involved with the celebrations and embrace the arrival of the Baton, taking the opportunity to experience the buzz of Birmingham 2022 in their community.
Martin McElhatton, chief executive of WheelPower, hosts of the event at Stoke Mandeville Stadium commented:
“To be able to host the Baton at the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement and promote all ability sports is a great honour in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games 2022. The Stadium offers the perfect place to welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay – building on the tradition that celebrates, connects and excites communities across the Commonwealth in the build up to the Games. We hope that this once in a lifetime event will inspire a new generation of young sports enthusiasts in Buckinghamshire and across the country.”
The dates of when the Baton visits each region in England are:
- 4 July – 5 July: South West
- 6 July – 7 July: South East
- 8 July – 9 July: East of England
- 10 July – 11 July: East Midlands
- 12 July – 13 July: Yorkshire and the Humber
- 14 July – 15 July: North East
- 16 July – 17 July: North West
- 18 July – 28 July: West Midlands
Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin DBE said:
“The Queen’s Baton Relay symbolises hope, solidarity and collaboration across the Commonwealth at a time when it is needed most. It continues to inspire people wherever it goes and creates huge excitement for Birmingham 2022 as it journeys towards the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on July 28.”
For more information on the Queen’s Baton Relay, visit: www.birmingham2022.com/qbr
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