Commonwealth Games baton

Commonwealth Games baton leaves for Gold Coast

The launch, watched by thousands of people gathered in front of the palace under blue skies, starts the countdown to the Games opening ceremony on April 4th 2018.

Australian athletes Anna Meares and Kurt Fearnley helped launch the relay watched by thousands of people gathered in front of the palace under blue skies.

The relay is the start of the countdown to the Games opening ceremony on April 4th 2018.