#commonwealth-games

#commonwealth-games

"The seven bidding countries are a boost to the Commonwealth Games movement, with the whole concept having come under scrutiny after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts."

"On a personal note, I find deep irony in the current situation. It could have been avoided if United had accepted an offer from Manchester City Council when we were planning the 2002 Commonwealth Games."

India has submitted an expression of interest to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games, viewing it as a preparatory step towards hosting the Olympic Games in 2036.

"It's a very, very expensive tournament and our budget has already run out for the year, so we paid for that ourselves... If you lose the first round qualifier, you go home with nothing. No prize money, no place to stay that night, nothing. We had the opportunity to go and we didn't want to feel any regret."