Commonwealth Games Federation CEO hopeful of taking the games to Africa in near future
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games Federation CEO hopeful of taking the games to Africa in near future

India Today  

The Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive officer Katie Sadleir is paying attention to the active interest of African nations in hosting CWG games and believes that the Games could enter the sub-continent in the near future. "I hope it will open up a few eyes for the future Games," she said, adding that "there is active interest from countries in Africa in staging the Games." "I had the privilege of speaking at the Sports Ministers conference, and there were several ministers there from Africa saying 'when is it our turn to host a Games?' Largely COVID-19 free, most successful in ticket sales ================================= COVID-19 did cause some initial jitters but Games CEO Ian Reid said they could handle the situation due to a wide network of paramedics and testing facilities.

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WFI Requests CGF to Not Drop Wrestling From 2026 Commonwealth Games Roster
3 months, 1 week ago

WFI Requests CGF to Not Drop Wrestling From 2026 Commonwealth Games Roster

News 18  

Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh on Tuesday urged the Commonwealth Games Federation to retain the sport in the 2026 CWG roster but also conceded that prospective host Scotland might not relent. Scottish capital Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria pulled out, citing the huge cost of conducting the showpiece. “I met CGF President …

Singapore rules out hosting Commonwealth Games: reports
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore rules out hosting Commonwealth Games: reports

The Hindu  

Singapore on Tuesday reportedly ruled out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt. Sports authorities in the wealthy city-state said they “have studied the feasibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games and have decided not to make any bid to host the Games,” according to a report in the Straits Times newspaper. …

Malaysia rejects chance to host 2026 Commonwealth Games over costs
9 months ago

Malaysia rejects chance to host 2026 Commonwealth Games over costs

The Hindu  

Malaysia said on March 22 it had decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the costs involved, raising fresh doubts over the future of the international multi-sport event. "The Ministry of Youth and Sports today announced the government's decision not to accept an offer from the Commonwealth Games Federation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games," minister Hannah Yeoh …

Malaysia Rejects Offer to Host 2026 Commonwealth Games Over 'Reckless' Cost
9 months ago

Malaysia Rejects Offer to Host 2026 Commonwealth Games Over 'Reckless' Cost

News 18  

Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some. “The Ministry of Youth and Sports today announced the government’s decision not to accept an offer from the Commonwealth Games Federation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games,” minister Hannah Yeoh said …

Malaysia government rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
9 months ago

Malaysia government rejects offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Hindu  

Malaysia’s government has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its sports ministry said on Friday, due to uncertainty over the economic impact and insufficient funding offered to take on the event. The offer “will not be able to cover the overall cost of hosting a large-scale sports event,” Malaysia’s sports and youth ministry said in a statement. …

Best not to host 2026 Commonwealth Games if public funds needed, says Malaysia sports minister
9 months ago

Best not to host 2026 Commonwealth Games if public funds needed, says Malaysia sports minister

The Hindu  

Malaysia’s sports minister Hannah Yeoh said on Thursday it may be best for the country not to hold the 2026 Commonwealth Games if public funds are needed to stage the multi-sports event after the original host, the Australian state of Victoria, pulled out. Victoria withdrew as host last year citing ballooning costs, placing the future of the quadrennial event for …

Malaysia considers hosting ‘downsized’ Commonwealth Games in 2026
9 months ago

Malaysia considers hosting ‘downsized’ Commonwealth Games in 2026

The Hindu  

The Olympic Council of Malaysia said on Monday it was considering hosting a “downsized” Commonwealth Games in 2026 but the final decision would lie with the government. “So, all of that can be discussed, but we’ll let the decision come from the cabinet.” Malaysian sports minister Hannah Yeoh confirmed that the government was considering the plan to host the Games. …

Australia 'increasingly' unlikely to host Commonwealth Games 2026 after Gold Coast also pulls out
1 year ago

Australia 'increasingly' unlikely to host Commonwealth Games 2026 after Gold Coast also pulls out

India TV News  

Commonwealth Games 2026 has hit another roadblock in terms of finding a host city with Gold Coast withdrawing and it seems increasingly difficult for Australia to hold on to the hosting rights. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate on Sunday, December 3 confirmed that their bid to host the Games hasn't got enough support from the state or the federal governments …

‘Extensive work’ to find new host for 2026 Commonwealth Games: officials
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Extensive work’ to find new host for 2026 Commonwealth Games: officials

The Hindu  

Commonwealth Games officials said on Wednesday that “extensive work” was under way to find a solution for the 2026 edition after the Australian state of Victoria’s shock withdrawal as host in July. At a meeting in Singapore, the Commonwealth Games Federation briefed its members on “on-going work being done across four regions to secure a host”, the organisation said in …

As the dust settles on the Victorian government's Commonwealth Games call, questions about the costing disparity linger
1 year, 5 months ago

As the dust settles on the Victorian government's Commonwealth Games call, questions about the costing disparity linger

ABC  

The decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games was always going to be difficult and controversial. So it was of little surprise that the custodians of the Games were "blindsided" by a call from Victorian officials that the 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria were off. Within government, senior figures say there is "relief" that the Games have been axed, amid …

Victoria pulling out as 2026 CWG host raises a crucial question: Why hold the Games at all?
1 year, 5 months ago

Victoria pulling out as 2026 CWG host raises a crucial question: Why hold the Games at all?

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday morning, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew from hosting the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games citing budget blowouts, leaving the Commonwealth Games Federation without a host just three years out from the quadrennial showpiece. Victoria premier Daniel Andrews announced the state’s decision, saying Victoria was “ready to help” when approached “at the last minute,” but “not at …

Key questions answered as Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
1 year, 5 months ago

Key questions answered as Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Independent  

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Commonwealth Games keen to be ‘partner of choice’ for sports looking to innovate
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games keen to be ‘partner of choice’ for sports looking to innovate

The Independent  

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Commonwealth Games chief looks to bright, 'edgy' future
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games chief looks to bright, 'edgy' future

Firstpost  

The 2022 Games, featuring competitors from 72 nations and territories, many of which are former British colonies, came to an end on Monday, with Australia top of the medals table Birmingham: The Commonwealth Games must be “modern and edgy” to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an …

CGF CEO Katie Sadleir Hopeful of Shooting's Reintegration Before 2026 Games
2 years, 4 months ago

CGF CEO Katie Sadleir Hopeful of Shooting's Reintegration Before 2026 Games

News 18  

Providing some relief to the Indian shooting fraternity, Commonwealth Games Federation’s CEO Katie Sadleir on Thursday expressed optimism about reintegrating the sport into its programme before the 2026 edition in Victoria. “I know there’s a significant amount of social media going on in Australia, plus the international federation, has made it clear that they are going to put forward a …

Sports minister calls for ‘much more diverse’ host cities for Commonwealth Games
2 years, 4 months ago

Sports minister calls for ‘much more diverse’ host cities for Commonwealth Games

The Independent  

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Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games across cities; shooting, wrestling not in initial list of sports
2 years, 8 months ago

Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games across cities; shooting, wrestling not in initial list of sports

Firstpost  

The opening ceremony for 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held at Australia’s largest sports stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can hold more than 100,000 spectators. Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with the Australian state’s regional centres organising the majority of events in a break from the traditional single host city model. CGF President Dame Louise Martin said: …

Melbourne looks at feasibility of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games - report
2 years, 11 months ago

Melbourne looks at feasibility of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games - report

The Hindu  

Local government officials in Melbourne are looking at the feasibility of the city and surrounding region hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, local media reported on Wednesday. The 2022 edition of the multi-sport gathering for mostly former British colonies takes place in the English city of Birmingham in July and August, but the 2026 Games remain without a host. "The CGF …

CGF confident 2022 CWG will happen despite Birmingham Council leader's uncertainty
3 years, 11 months ago

CGF confident 2022 CWG will happen despite Birmingham Council leader's uncertainty

The Hindu  

The Commonwealth Games Federation is confident the 2022 Birmingham CWG will go ahead as scheduled next year despite the recent expression of doubts from the host city's council leader in view of a surge in coronavirus cases in the UK. The Commonwealth Games are still 18 months away and Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward last week said "we can't …

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