Sri Lanka
Hambantota
On March 31, 2010, a surprise bid was made for the 2018 Commonwealth Games by the Sri Lankan city of Hambantota. Hambantota was devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and there is a major face lift going in the city of Hambantota. The first phase of the Port of Hambantota is nearing completion and it is funded by the government of China. The Mattala International Airport, which is the second international Airport of Sri Lanka is built close to Hambantota.The bid for the commonwealth games is line with GOSL decision to develop Hambantota as a sports hub. Also a new Hambantota International Cricket Stadium is also nearing completion, which is schedule to host three matches in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. A new Car Racing track is also on the pipe line.
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Gold Coast, Hambantota bid for 2018 Commonwealths
CHENNAI (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan city of Hambantota and Australia's Gold Coast have submitted nominations to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said on Thursday.
India will host the 2010 games in New Delhi in October and Glasgow (Scotland) has been selected to stage the 2014 edition.
"Each city has recognised the enormous benefits that flow from hosting a Commonwealth Games," CGF president Mike Fennell told CGF website (www.sportcom.com.au/thecgf/), a day after the March 31 deadline to nominate a candidate city.
The host will be selected at the CGF general assembly in St Kitts and Nevis in October next year.
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Hambantota
On March 31, 2010, a surprise bid was made for the 2018 Commonwealth Games by the Sri Lankan city of Hambantota. Hambantota was devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and there is a major face lift going in the city of Hambantota. The first phase of the Port of Hambantota is nearing completion and it is funded by the government of China. The Mattala International Airport, which is the second international Airport of Sri Lanka is built close to Hambantota.The bid for the commonwealth games is line with GOSL decision to develop Hambantota as a sports hub. Also a new Hambantota International Cricket Stadium is also nearing completion, which is schedule to host three matches in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. A new Car Racing track is also on the pipe line.
Official WEBSITE http://www.hambantota2018.com/
Official FB fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hambantota2018/119973798045800
MENNA MACHO LANKAWA MULU LOWAMA JAYA GANNAWA!! OKKOTAMA WADA UDIN INNAWA!!!
Gold Coast, Hambantota bid for 2018 Commonwealths
CHENNAI (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan city of Hambantota and Australia's Gold Coast have submitted nominations to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said on Thursday.
India will host the 2010 games in New Delhi in October and Glasgow (Scotland) has been selected to stage the 2014 edition.
"Each city has recognised the enormous benefits that flow from hosting a Commonwealth Games," CGF president Mike Fennell told CGF website (www.sportcom.com.au/thecgf/), a day after the March 31 deadline to nominate a candidate city.
The host will be selected at the CGF general assembly in St Kitts and Nevis in October next year.
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