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| XXII Commonwealth Games | |
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| Winner: Birmingham | |
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| Committee | CGF |
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| Bid | 19 June 2017 |
| Decision | 21 December 2017 |
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| Winner | Birmingham |
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| 2022 Commonwealth Games |
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The city of Durban, South Africa was initially elected as the host for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on 2 September 2015, at a General Assembly in Auckland, New Zealand.[1] It was reported in February 2017 however, Durban may be unable to host the games due to financial constraints.[2] On 13 March 2017, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) stripped Durban of their rights to host.[3] On 21 December 2017, Birmingham was awarded for the 2022 Games as Durban's replacement host.[4] Louise Martin, president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, made the official announcement at a press conference at the Arena Academy in Birmingham.[5]
- ^ "Durban in South Africa confirmed as 2022 Commonwealth Games host". The Guardian. Reuters. 2 September 2015. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games 2022: Durban 'may drop out as host'". BBC News. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Durban stripped of 2022 Commonwealth Games". The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games: Birmingham announced as host of 2022 event". BBC Sport. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Birmingham named 2022 Commonwealth Games host city". The Telegraph. 21 December 2017. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 December 2017.