Inside the Commonwealth Games Village GC2018

Gold Coast, March 19 (NsNewsWire) — Before it becomes the home away from home for 6,600 athletes and team officials, media from around the Commonwealth gave the Commonwealth Games Village a test run. The media were given an exclusive tour of the Village and a test run of all the facilities that will be enjoyed […]

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A history of the Royal Family and the Commonwealth Games

Gold Coast, March 19 (NsNewsWire) — ith GC2018 taking place on the Gold Coast in Australia from 4 April, GC2018 examines the Royal Family’s enduring relationship with the ‘Friendly Games’. Known as the ‘Friendly Games’ for its atmosphere of good sportsmanship, fair competition and encouragement for all participants, the Commonwealth Games have enjoyed the support of the […]

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11 inspiring women of the Commonwealth Games

 by Fiona Self Gold Coast, March 9 (NsNewsWire) — Across the Commonwealth, women are leading the way in sport, art and business. At GC2018, they will take centre stage as they inspire the next generation of leaders. And for the first time, there will be an equal number of medal events for men and women. […]

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Australian athletics team finalised

DHAKA, March 5 (NsNewsWire) — The final 44 athletes have been named for the Australian athletics squad, bringing the total number of athletics representatives to 109, the second-largest team in history following Melbourne in 2006. Australian Team Chef de Mission Steve Moneghetti congratulated the new members and reiterated the strength of the team. “Congratulations to the 44 new members […]

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Australia’s Commonwealth Games transport network faces “grave concerns”

SYDNEY, March 5 (NsNewsWire) — China is an ally of Australia’s history and destiny, and their shared experiences are “far more meaningful” than the differences in tradition or political systems, Australian business magnate Andrew Forrest said at an event this week marking the Chinese New Year, reports Xinhua. “Every step across the last 100 years […]

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Australian Gymnastics team announced

by Hope Kerslake Gold Coast, March 1 (NsNewsWire) –When Australian gymnast Danielle Prince steps onto the mat at GC2018, the first thing that will run through her head is ‘one more time’. The Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist has been selected as part of the team of six gymnasts competing on home soil this April. […]

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Australia confirm 51 athletes for Athletics

Gold Coast, Feb. 19 (NsNewsWire) — World champion and Gold Coast local Sally Pearson headlines a list of 51 Australian athletes confirmed for GC2018 after the 2018 Australian Athletics Championships & Nomination Trial. Pearson is one of four athletes heading for their record equalling fourth Commonwealth Games. Pearson is keen to not be distracted by the […]

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Sri Lanka beats Bangladesh to clinch T20 series 2-0

DHAKA, Feb. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 75 runs in the second and final Twenty20 cricket international to clinch the series 2-nil at a stadium in northeastern Sylhet city on Sunday night, reports Xinhua. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first in the T20 international against the visitors. Sri Lankan […]

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