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Commonwealth Games 2026 to be held in Glasgow after Scottish government approval
3 months, 1 week ago

Commonwealth Games 2026 to be held in Glasgow after Scottish government approval

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The future of the 2026 Commonwealth Games was thrown into doubt when the Australian state of Victoria, the original hosts, withdrew last year citing rising costs. AP Glasgow was effectively given the go-ahead to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the Scottish government said Tuesday it would back the city in hosting a slimmed down version of the troubled multi-sport …

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Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost concerns
1 year, 4 months ago

Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost concerns

Hindustan Times  

Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected cost overruns, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt. Victoria was scheduled to host the 2026 CWG Victoria Premier Dan Andrews said the cost of the Games, which were to have been held in four regional hubs, could blow out to …

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Ahmedabad may bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backs out
1 year, 5 months ago

Ahmedabad may bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backs out

Live Mint  

As Australia's Victoria state has withdrawn from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing significant cost overruns, Gujarat's Ahmedabad city is likely to bid to host the multi-sport event, a report by Times of India has stated. The Gujarat government sources told TOI that the city have been preparing to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games and have been setting itself up …

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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

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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: …

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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 …

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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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Lack of Diversity on Board Leads to CWG President Resigning from Leading Organising Committee for 2022 Event
4 years, 4 months ago

Lack of Diversity on Board Leads to CWG President Resigning from Leading Organising Committee for 2022 Event

News 18  

Commonwealth Games Federation president Louise Martin has resigned from leading the organising committee for the 2022 event in the central English city of Birmingham following concerns about the lack of diversity on the board. "The CGF is proud that our organization reflects the diversity of the Commonwealth Sport Movement and that we have a person of Sandra's caliber to actively …

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New head of 2022 Commonwealth Games resigns after diversity concerns
4 years, 4 months ago

New head of 2022 Commonwealth Games resigns after diversity concerns

The Hindu  

Commonwealth Games Federation president Louise Martin has resigned from leading the organizing committee for the 2022 event in the central English city of Birmingham following concerns about the lack of diversity on the board. The resignation followed “discussions over recent months” and Osborne brings “a wealth of skills, experience and new perspectives to this important role,” the CGF said. “The …

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