7 to watch out for...

Adam Peaty

England’s Olympic and World Champion – and world record holder – Peatty should be a dead cert for the men’s 100m breaststroke in the pool.

david Calvert

The Northern Ireland veteran is taking part in his 11th Games. He has won four gold and four bronze medals in the shooting category since 1978.

max whitlock

In gymnastics, England’s star aims to retain his title in the men’s all-around individual and floor events, and is aiming for several other medals.

sophie hahn

It’s a first Commonwealth Games for the English sprinter after she won double gold in T38 100m and 200m at the World Para Athletics Championships.

zoe smith

In the women’s weightlifting, England’s Commonwealth champion has moved up into the 63kg category and is hoping to secure another gold medal.

darren burnett

The Arbroath policeman will be defending his Commonwealth title when he represents Scotland in the men’s singles of the lawn bowls.

katarina johnsonthompson

Disappointment at the Olympics and World Championships has left the English heptathlete feeling as though she has a point to prove at these Games.