Last Updated: April 19, 2023, 09:47 IST
New Zealand’s flag bearers Tom Walsh and Joelle King lead their nation’s athletes within the Parade of Nations throughout the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games on the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, central England, on July 28, 2022. (Andy Buchanan / AFP)
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has signalled an curiosity in bringing the Commonwealth Games again to the nation for the fourth time in 2034, the physique mentioned on Wednesday.
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has signalled an curiosity in bringing the Commonwealth Games again to the nation for the fourth time in 2034, the physique mentioned on Wednesday.
New Zealand additionally hosted the multi-sports gathering of principally former British colonies in Auckland in 1950 and 1990 in addition to in Christchurch in 1974.
The NZOC mentioned the possible bid had authorities backing and had been inspired by the brand new internet hosting mannequin applied by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which allowed for extra “versatile and modern” Games.
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The bid would not be focused on a single city as the Games traditionally have been following the Olympic model but would be for a national event with local characteristics, NZOC chief executive Nicki Nicol said.
“New Zealand is a brilliant host of sporting events, and we know we would hold a fantastic Commonwealth Games,” she added.
“We additionally would love to offer a possibility for our athletes and para athletes to compete in Aotearoa in entrance of buddies and (household), inspiring New Zealanders.
“While that is an thrilling step, we acknowledge that discussions are within the early phases and there’s a vital course of to undergo earlier than we’re prepared to substantiate a bid.”
The next Commonwealth Games in 2026 will be held in the Australian state of Victoria, while India and the Canadian province of Alberta have expressed interest in staging the 2030 edition, a century after the first British Empire Games.
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