Tag: Commonwealth Games

Scotland ready to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Article posted by Coliseum, September 19^th, 2024

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has informed that the Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) has received the government support it requires to proceed with its innovative proposal to host the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (Scotland, UK) in 2026. ‘commonwealth sport’ quoted the CGF President... » Read more

Glasgow pitches for Commonwealth Games

Article posted by Coliseum, September 4^th, 2024

Glasgow has emerged as a potential host for the Commonwealth Games 2026, proposing a scaled-back event. Khelnow said Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) has developed a plan that would not require significant public investment and would feature just 10 events. The move comes after the Australian... » Read more

Commonwealth Games hosting offers mulled

Article posted by Coliseum, April 11^th, 2024

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is considering multiple proposals to host the event in 2026, as uncertainty over the long-term future of the Games continues. The BBC said that last week, Singapore joined Malaysia in ruling out a bid, after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the... » Read more

Commonwealth Games – Nobody’s baby?

Article posted by Coliseum, December 6^th, 2023

The Gold Coast (Queensland) has withdrawn its bid to host the next Commonwealth Games, ending any hope the event could still be held in Australia. ‘BBC NEWS’ stated that the coastal City hosted the 2018 Games, and the Mayor of the Gold Coast, Tom Tate, had – unilaterally – insisted... » Read more

2026 Commonwealth Games face-saving exercise

Article posted by Coliseum, October 26^th, 2023

Gold Coast (City in Australia) Mayor Tom Tate has announced ambitious plans to salvage the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following the withdrawal of Victoria as the host in July. ‘Gold Coast Ministry of Sport’ stated that Mayor Tate held discussions with the Commonwealth Games Australia head honcho... » Read more

Victoria Commonwealth show cancellation payout

Article posted by Coliseum, August 31^st, 2023

The Victorian Government has agreed to pay Commonwealth Games bodies $380m in compensation after canceling the 2026 event, in what the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, is claiming as “the best outcome” the State could get. ‘The Guardian’ stated that Andrews made the shock announcement... » Read more

2030 Commonwealth Games gasp at cost altar

Article posted by Coliseum, August 7^th, 2023

The Government of Alberta (Canada) has pulled its support for a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs. ‘sky sports’ stated that the Canadian province had considered a joint bid for the Games, centered on Edmonton and Calgary. However, the Tourism and Sports Minister Joseph... » Read more