Tag: Commonwealth Games

Saturday, June 27th 2026 - 09:28 UTC
Falklands' annual reception in London celebrates the Islands' sporting culture

The Falkland Islands Government held its annual parliamentary reception in London on Tuesday, an event that brought together some 200 guests and was dedicated to the role of sport in the archipelago's community life, ahead of the Commonwealth Games that begin next month in Glasgow. The gathering took place on the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons.
Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 09:00 UTC
Falklands celebrates decision to hold Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026

The Falkland Islands Sports Council celebrated and shared the good news from Scotland on the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Although the Commonwealth Games 2026 Statement refers to Scottish government support and no other details, from the Falklands reaction was most positive, “there is no further news on what sports are included, or the numbers of places we will have……but at least there is a Games.”
Wednesday, April 17th 2024 - 10:10 UTC
Commonwealth Games future in doubt: financial benefits clash with a post colonial legacy

The 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games, are again in trouble with no hosts on sight. In April 2022, the Australian state of Victoria was awarded hosting rights for the 2026 edition, when over 70 nations were expected to participate. But just over a year later, it backed out.
Tuesday, August 8th 2023 - 19:36 UTC
Canada's Alberta follows Australia and drops out as host for 2030 Commonwealth Games

The government of the Canadian province of Alberta has pulled its support for a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, due to rising costs. A joint bid was being considered by the Canadian province, centered around the cities of Edmonton and Calgary.
Monday, August 7th 2023 - 09:03 UTC
Falklands present at the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games

The seventh Commonwealth Youth Games are taking place on the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago until August 11, with over 1000 athletes and para athletes between the ages of 14-18 participating in seven sports managed by 500 officials.
Wednesday, July 19th 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Scotland willing to joint-host 2026 Commonwealth Games, and “compete under the Scottish banner”

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he is willing to consider proposals for the country to host at least part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Australian state of Victoria cancelled its plan to stage the event due to soaring costs, raising doubts about whether it will go ahead at all.
Monday, August 1st 2022 - 08:12 UTC
Falklands celebrates Daphne's win in Lawn Bowls and England's Euro Women's Cup

Double celebration for the Falkland Islands. The Islands Lawn Bowls Ladies Single Daphne Arthur Almond beat India's Tania Choudhary in a very tense competition from 21 to 20.
Tuesday, January 25th 2022 - 09:33 UTC
UK to lift all restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists next month

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Monday called on all foreign tourists to visit the country as testing and quarantine restrictions will end shortly for fully vaccinated visitors.
Friday, October 8th 2021 - 14:23 UTC
Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay officially launched at Buckingham Palace

Queen Elizabeth on Thursday officially launched the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay in a unique ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The Queen, accompanied by The Earl of Wessex, attended a special ceremony on the forecourt of the Palace to launch the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay in the Falklands on June 7

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to take place from 28 July to 8 August will be preceded by the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay. An epic journey across the Commonwealth, with the Queen’s Baton visiting all 72 nations and territories, reaching Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Caribbean and in the Americas, among others the Falkland Islands on 7 June 2022.