Durban set to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
The Durban 2022 Bid Committee was headed by the Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula
Durban is set to be the host city of the 2022 Commonwealth Games as the lone contender for the event after Canadian city Edmonton withdrew due to financial constraints.
The Durban 2022 Bid Committee was headed by the Minister of Sport and Recreation Fikile Mbalula, Durban mayor Cllr James Nxumalo, MECs from the province, as well as official sports ambassadors, Cameron van der Burgh, Khotso Mokoena and Dyan Buis.
The committee handed over a 600-page bid book to Commonwealth Games Federation officials during a ceremony on Monday.
Chairman of the Bid Committee, Mark Alexander said: “Our presentation was professional, dynamic and captured the vibrancy of Durban while at the same time showcasing the city’s world class sports facilities.
According to South African Olympic body boss Gideon Sam, an economic impact study predicts visitors to the Games would spend R12 billion.
The Commonwealth bid is widely seen as a build up for a 2024 or 2028 Olympics bid.
