Cyprus will participate at the 22nd Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham next week, with 12 sports federations represented in the bid for medal glory.

The Cyprus delegation consists of 34 men and 19 women athletes competing at the games from 28 July – 8 August.

The Cypriot mission hopes to achieve the best possible results and get some medals.

Cyprus has competed in 10 Commonwealth Games, making its first appearance in 1978, and missing only one Game in 1986.

It has won 53 Commonwealth medals, mostly in shooting and gymnastics.