Hambantota, the Candidate City for Commonwealth Games in 2018

Bid Highlights

  • A motivation to host a Commonwealth Games that is intrinsically linked with plans for the long term development of the District of Hambantota and the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
  • All planned competition venues will be developed by 2016 allowing a comprehensive test event programme,including the 2016 South Asian Games.
  • Special 'visa on arrival' arrangements will be in place during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
  • A Government-led project, with a strong financial commitment, fully supported by Guarantees.
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Our Bid

Games Vision & Concept

Games Vision & Concept

Our Games vision and the long term development plans for the District…

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Our Logo

Our Logo

The design features eight pairs of hands in the colours of the CGF…

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Ready by 2016

Ready by 2016

Fast developing Hambantota is fully ready to offer the best quality…

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Inspiration

Inspiration

The Games will not only act as a catalyst for economic development…

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Organizing Committee

With the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government…

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Bid Committee

Bid Committee

With the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government…

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Messages

Messages

Message from Hon. Mahindananada Althgamage, Minister of Sports…

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Bid Highlights

Bid Highlights

A motivation to host a Commonwealth Games that is intrinsically linked…

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Support & Sponsorship

Support & Sponsorship

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We receive support from a number of local organizations...

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