The Commonwealth continues to be beautifully presented in images, videos and stories of the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) in Africa. Find them at brand.gc2018.com – Queen’s Baton Relay, International Sector.
The journey of the Queen’s Baton across Africa, the first region for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) QBR has come to a close.
As the QBR made its two-month journey around the colourful continent, the sound of drums, traditional song, and dance performances by passionate locals were the Baton’s travelling companion.
The power of sport was evident as sporting legends and GC2018 hopefuls engaged with thousands of people to spread the message of inclusiveness as part of the QBR.
More than a relay on foot, the Baton was relayed on unique modes of transport such as a donkey drawn cart in Botswana, a pirogue (traditional sailboat) in Mauritius and batonbearers roller-bladed down the main street of Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé.
In total, the Queen’s Baton visited 18 African nations and is now bound for the Caribbean, its first port of call – Trinidad and Tobago.
Follow the remarkable journey at gc2018.com/qbr
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Please use the below details for media requests relating to the international sector of the GC2018 Queen’s Baton Relay.
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For more information, please contact:
Trish Quayle – trish.quayle@goldoc.com or +61 466 355 886
QBR Marketing and Communications Manager
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC)
Background: The GC2018 Queen’s Baton Relay
The GC2018 Relay is the longest and most accessible in history, travelling through the entire Commonwealth for 388 days and 230,000 kilometres.
The Queen’s Baton Relay will share the excitement of the Games with millions of people around the world.
The Baton will visit all Commonwealth nations and territories of Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Oceania for 288 days before it arrives in Australia for a further 100 days.
The Baton will spend between two and four days in each nation and territory of the Commonwealth.
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.
Since the Cardiff 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, the Queen’s Baton has carried a message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II calling the Commonwealth’s athletes to come together in peaceful and friendly competition.
As it is passed between people, the Baton embraces the modern and multicultural Commonwealth of today, engaging with young and old, increasing our sense of connection, our understanding of each other and inspiring learning.
Each host city is responsible for delivering a new design for the Queen’s Baton. The distinctive design of the GC2018 Queen’s Baton was revealed on 20 November 2016 and captures the boundless energy of the Gold Coast.
Sustainability is a priority for the GC2018 Relay and care has been taken to ensure the Relay leaves positive economic, environmental and social legacies.
The Queen’s Baton Relay takes a message from Her Majesty The Queen through the Commonwealth to the Opening Ceremony of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
When the Queen’s Baton arrives at the Opening Ceremony on 4 April 2018, Her Majesty’s message will be removed from the Baton and read aloud to declare the Games open.
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