Commonwealth games: Durban poised to make history

JOHANNESBURG:

Lone candidates Durban expect to be confirmed on Wednesday in Auckland as historic hosts of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Although the four-yearly multi-sport event turned 85 this year, no African country has staged it.

Canadian city and previous hosts Edmonton withdrew from the 2022 race last February, citing oil price-related financial concerns, leaving the South African port as the only bidders.

Visits to the Indian Ocean city convinced representatives of the 71 members of the Commonwealth family of nations and territories that Durban would be an excellent choice.“It is our recommendation that the Commonwealth Games Federation votes to award the 2022 Games to Durban,” said senior Federation official Louise Marti.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 2^nd,  2015.

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