On April 28, 2022 the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay arrived in Dominica, reaching the 55thdestination out of the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories it will be visiting. Arriving from Montserrat, the Baton officially touched down on Dominica’s shores after arriving via the Montserrat Coast Guard having been accompanied by a small delegation from the Montserrat Commonwealth Games Association. The Queen’s Baton, which carries a message from Her Majesty the Queen, arrived in Dominica as part of its journey to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in England from 28 July until 8 August 2022.
The Queen’s Baton is in Dominica for a few days and during it’s time here, it will be carried by Baton-bearers, including current and legacy athletes, and will visit some of Dominica’s natural sites, historic sites, the Kalinago Territory indigenous community, and pay an official visit to President Charles Savarin and will experience the warm Dominican spirit with a run through the city of Roseau by athletes from various sports,plus visits to local Primary schools and school sporting competitions, among other activities. President of the Dominica CGA, Billy Doctrove said: “It is fantastic to have the Baton arrive in Dominica today. Its arrival signifies an exciting moment in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and I’m really looking forward to the various visits and activities during its time here.” The Queen’s Baton will be carried by “Changemaker Baton-bearer” Adicia Burton; a 20-year-old young female who is a Kalinago Representative of the National Youth Council of Dominica, a Youth Parliamentarian and stand out national Volleyball and Cricket player having represented Dominica at the Youth Olympic Games among other competitions.
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