Maldives welcomes "Birmingham 2022 - Queen’s Baton" during its 294-day journey to every part of the Commonwealth.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih officially welcomed the baton on Wednesday, where he was handed it over by Abdul Sattar, President of the Commonwealth Games Association and the Maldives Olympic Committee (MOC) during a ceremony held at the President’s Office.

The Maldivian president and Vice President Faisal Naseem were also presented with the "Birmingham 2022 - Queen’s Baton" jersey.

Abdul Sattar also took part in a photo session held as part of the welcoming ceremony.

Her Majesty the Queen placed her Message to the Commonwealth in the Baton when the relay began on 7 October 2021.

The Commonwealth Baton is on its 294-day journey to every part of the Commonwealth currently, during which hope, solidarity and collaboration is expected to be ignited as it connects communities, embraces unique cultures, and shares inspirational stories.

The 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay will continue its global journey around the 72 Commonwealth nations and territories before concluding at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on 28 July 2022.