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13/08/2012
Wales Considering Bid For 2026 Commonwealth Games
Wales is considering a bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, BBC Wales have reported.
Welsh government are said to be working with Cardiff council and “key stakeholders”, and a feasibility study into the cost of hosting such an event is underway.
"We have made a commitment to work with Cardiff City Council to look at the feasibility of bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games,” the Welsh government has said.
Adding: "We are working with the council and other key stakeholders, such as the Commonwealth Games Council for Wales, to meet that commitment."
(H/GK)
Welsh government are said to be working with Cardiff council and “key stakeholders”, and a feasibility study into the cost of hosting such an event is underway.
"We have made a commitment to work with Cardiff City Council to look at the feasibility of bidding to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games,” the Welsh government has said.
Adding: "We are working with the council and other key stakeholders, such as the Commonwealth Games Council for Wales, to meet that commitment."
(H/GK)
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