The Commonwealth
Games Federation (CGF) announces that Birmingham, England is the host city
partner of the XXII Commonwealth Games in 2022.
At a special media
conference staged at the Arena Academy school in Birmingham, CGF President
Louise Martin CBE applauded the city’s ambitious and innovative vision to
engage and benefit its local community, showcase the best of global Britain and
warmly welcome and inspire athletes and fans from right across the
Commonwealth.
Birmingham 2022,
which is expected to take place from 27 July to 7 August 2022, marks 20 years
since Manchester 2002, the last time the Games were held in England and follows
a brilliant Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014.
Secretary of State
for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Karen Bradley said: "Birmingham will
put on a fantastic Commonwealth Games in 2022 and I am delighted that the
Commonwealth Games Federation has awarded us the right to host what will be a
sporting spectacular.
"The Games will
also give us a chance to show the best of Britain to the world, give great
opportunities to the people and businesses of the West Midlands and beyond
while inspiring many to get involved in sport.
"I look forward
to working with the Commonwealth Games Federation, Commonwealth Games England
and Birmingham City Council over the coming years as we prepare for 2022."
Louise
Martin congratulated Birmingham and described it is a defining moment for a
"truly Commonwealth city".
"With its rich
history, cultural diversity, youthful dynamism and ambitious spirit, Birmingham
embodies all that we cherish about the Commonwealth, and so the Commonwealth
Sports Movement looks forward to collaborating with all the Games partners to
showcase the city’s humanity and pride to a global audience over the coming
months and years," she added.
“The vast majority
of the Games venues are in place, and with extensive experience in the UK of
hosting successful major events – including Manchester 2002, London 2012 and
Glasgow 2014 - the CGF looks forward to a truly spectacular Games that delivers
not only for the 2.4 billion citizens across the Commonwealth but the wider
world, too. Today is a fantastic day for Birmingham, global Britain and our
resurgent Commonwealth Sports Movement.”
Sports Minister
Tracey Crouch said: "The UK has a brilliant track record for putting on
the biggest sport events in the world and it is a great news that Birmingham
has been selected to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
"I
am sure that we will put on an event that will make the country proud, leave a
strong sporting legacy and strengthen relationships with our friends across the
Commonwealth."“
