Birmingham United Kingdom will welcome 72 teams and about 6,500 athletes and officials to compete in the biggest sporting programme in Commonwealth Games’ history.
For the first time at a major multi-sport event, there will be more medal events for women than men – 136-134.
There are also a record 42 Para-sports events at the Games.
A number of Kenyan athletes are already in Birmingham ready for the games. 100 Metres sensation Ferdinand Omanyala will want to put aside the world championship disappointment as he seeks his first commonwealth medal.
The rugby sevens team will be in action tomorrow in the group stages as they face Australia , Uganda and Jamaica.
Jamaican sprint superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, fresh from her 100m world title, will attempt to add individual Commonwealth gold to her glittering collection.
The opening ceremony takes place at Alexander Stadium on Thursday from 9 PM Kenya time.