Commonwealth Games
Questions raised over Hamilton’s Commonwealth Games bid
Donna Skelly, a Member of Provincial Parliament in Hamilton, has questioned whether the city’s proposed bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games multi-sport event is viable due to funding issues.
University of Birmingham sponsors 2022 Commonwealth Games in wide-ranging deal
The University of Birmingham has signed up as a sponsor of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Hamilton likely to miss September support deadline for 2026 Commonwealth Games bid
The city of Hamilton has admitted that it is likely to miss a September deadline to secure support for a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Sportfive extends Commonwealth Games ties with Australia sponsorship remit
The Sportfive agency has been appointed today (Thursday) to an exclusive ‘multi-year’ sponsorship representation deal with Commonwealth Games Australia.
Birmingham 2022 abandons plan for athletes’ village
The organising committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has decided to move away from a single-site athletes’ village for the multi-sport event, with three campus villages to be set up i…
Birmingham 2022 details venue plans for 3×3 basketball, beach volleyball
Organisers of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have revealed that 3x3 basketball and beach volleyball competitions will be played at bespoke arenas developed on the city’s Smithfield site.
Osborne replaces CGF’s Martin on Birmingham 2022 board amid diversity row
Dame Louise Martin, the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, has stepped down from the Birmingham 2022 board to be replaced by Sandra Osborne QC, president of the Barbados Olympic and Commonwealth…
Ex-Sportsnet president Moore to aid Hamilton’s Commonwealth Games bid
Hamilton 2026, the bid committee for the Canadian city’s tilt at hosting the Commonwealth Games, has engaged experienced media executive Scott Moore to aid its efforts in capturing the multi-sport event.
Foulser: ‘Cost-effective’ bid key to S+V’s solo Commonwealth Games appointment
A “cost-effective” proposal that stripped back unnecessary spending was one of the critical factors in Sunset+Vine being appointed host broadcaster of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, according to …
Sunset+Vine named Birmingham 2022 host broadcaster in potential three-Games deal
UK-based production company Sunset+Vine has been named as the host broadcaster of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in a deal that could be extended to include the 2026 and 2030 editions of the…
Birmingham Commonwealth Games stadium redevelopment delayed to April 2022
The redevelopment of Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium ahead of the 2022 Commonweath Games has been delayed until April of that year, organisers have announced, leaving just three months between the scheduled c…
CGF gives Hamilton September deadline for 2026 Commonwealth Games bid
The Commonwealth Games Federation has given the city of Hamilton a September deadline to secure the necessary government backing to bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games
“Nothing should be off the table” | Commonwealth Games’ Grevemberg on major events after the pandemic
The CGF's chief executive tells Adam Nelson that collaboration and innovation will be crucial as events owners and organisers look to navigate the post-Covid-19 landscape.
Round-Up: India tours cancelled, Rugby Australia rule changes, Lang Ping-Lululemon tie-up, and more
The Indian cricket team's upcoming tours of Sri Lanka, in June, and Zimbabwe, in August, have been called off due to the Covid-19 threat - ESPNCricinfo
Birmingham 2022 seeks licensing partners and e-commerce provider
The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are inviting expressions of interest for the merchandising and licensing rights to sell official Birmingham 2022 and Commonwealth Sport-branded…
Turner named Birmingham 2022 director of legacy
Organisers of Birmingham’s 2022 Commonwealth Games have today (Tuesday) named Nicola Turner as director of legacy for the multi-sports events.
Hamilton pivots to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games following CGF encouragement
Hamilton looks likely to table a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the Commonwealth Games Federation encouraged it to bring its candidacy forward
Report claims economic impact of up to £1.2bn for Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has published an in-depth report which claims that its recent events have offered an economic impact of between £800m ($980m/€897m) and £1.2bn ($1.4bn/€1.3bn)