Скачать или смотреть History of the Queen's Baton Relay

The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Games tradition that celebrates the Commonwealth’s diversity, inspires community pride and excites people about the world-class festival of sports and culture to come. The Queen’s Baton carries a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II that calls the Commonwealth’s athletes to come together in peaceful and friendly competition.

The GC2018 Relay will be the longest and the most accessible ever, not just passing through, but spending quality time in each community it visits. Starting on 13 March 2017 at Buckingham Palace, the Baton will travel on an epic 388-day journey through all nations and territories of the Commonwealth. The Queen’s Baton will arrive on the Gold Coast for the XXI Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on 4 April 2018, where Her Majesty, or a representative, will remove the message from the Baton and read it aloud to officially open the Games.

The Queen's Baton Relay will take a special pause at the WA Athletics Stadium on Sunday 25 February. You'll have the chance to see the Queens Baton up close and personal as it stop for the longest period of it's journey in WA.

Cheer on our local baton-bearers and join in the exciting festivities during the longest relay in the Games’ history - travelling through the entire Commonwealth in 388 days, including 100 days in Australia.

There will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Learn more: bit.ly/2Gb1VLF