Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)
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
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…
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 …
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…
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)
CGF and Global Esports Federation form tie-up
The Commonwealth Games Federation has announced that it has entered into an “exploratory partnership” with the Global Esports Federation.
Hamilton encouraged to be sole bidder for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Hamilton has been put forward as Commonwealth Sport Canada’s preferred candidate to host a forthcoming edition of the Commonwealth Games, but the city is being encouraged to alter its plans to host the 2…
Uefa, World Athletics and CGF in talks to avoid event clashes
The Commonwealth Games Federation is working with World Athletics and Uefa to ensure the Birmingham Commonwealth Games don’t overlap with a rescheduled World Athletics Championships or the Women’s Eur…
CGF unveils landmark multi-games Longines sponsorship
Swiss watch manufacturer Longines has become the first-ever Commonwealth Games sponsor across multiple games in a deal covering the Birmingham 2022 games along with the 2026 and 2030 editions
India to host Birmingham 2022 shooting and archery six months early
The Commonwealth Games Federation has approved a proposal for the archery and shooting competitions of the 2022 Commonwealth Games to be held in the Indian city of Chandigarh, six months before Birmingham…
Federations and governments favour plan to host CWG shooting and archery in India
World Archery, the International Shooting Sport Federation and the UK and Indian governments support plans by the Indian Olympic Association to host archery and shooting events linked to the 2022 Commonwealth…
Indian government backs Commonwealth shooting and archery events
The Indian government has approved a proposal from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to host Commonwealth championships for shooting and archery after the two sports were controversially omitted from…
India to bid for Commonwealth Games, withdraw boycott threat
The Indian Olympic Association has said the country will bid to host either the 2026 or 2030 Commonwealth Games, and will also withdraw its threat to boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games