Durban to host Commonwealth Games in 2022
The decision to award Durban as the host nation of the games was taken after votes at the at the Commonwealth Games Federation's (CGF) general assembly here.
"The Commonwealth Sports Movement is assured of a strong and impactful future as key decisions were taken today, 2 September 2015, at the Commonwealth Games Federation’s General Assembly in Auckland, New Zealand. Decisions included the unanimous approval of Transformation 2022, the Commonwealth Games Federation’s ambitious new strategic plan, the election of a new President for 2015-2019 and the appointment of the South African City of Durban as host of the XXII Commonwealth Games, heralding the first ever international multi-sport Games to take place on African soil," read the thecgf.com.
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President HRH Tunku Imran said:
“We are assured of an inspiring and sustainable future for the Commonwealth Sports Movement, as athletes and sports are empowered to deliver a clear and positive impact on the citizens of 71 Commonwealth nations and territories.”
Imran said:“Over more than eight decades, many great Commonwealth cities, nations and territories have hosted the Games in order to build peaceful, prosperous and sustainable communities, inspired by the actions and achievements of our Commonwealth athletes, and underpinned by our values of Humanity, Equality and Destiny.
The games will be held in Gold Coast in 2018.
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