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.
Photo Gallery
Inward Mission:Asian Region
CGF inward mission from Asian region arrived in Sri Lanka on October 7, 2011.
Inward Mission: Oceania region
Sri Lanka yesterday warmly welcomed the Oceania region inward mission from the CGF.
Inward Mission: Executive Board
The Executive Board of CGF was deeply impressed by the green credential of the Hambnatota 2018 games venues.
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Cocktail Ceremony May 10, 2011
Cocktail Ceremony on May 10, 2011 Mr. Mike Hooper was given a grand reception at Cinammon Grand Hotel.
African Delegates` Visit to Sri Lanka
The African delegation echoed agreement with ‘the life changing bid of Hamabntota 2018.
Caribbean delegates` visit to Sri Lanka
Witnessing the unique plans of Hambantota 2018, the Caribbean delegation was deeply impressed.
Evaluation Committee Visit on June 27, 2011
Completing their four day visit, the CGF Evaluation Commission declared Hambantota a strong candidate for the Games.
Hambantota 2018 Press Conference
Hambantota BC Co-chairman and Governor of CBSL, waxed confident of winning the bid at the press conference.
Hambantota2018 logo Launch
The log of Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games bid was officially launched with great pomp and fanfare.
Bid Presentation
Hambantota 2018 ‘Bid Book’ was presented to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in Kuala Lumpur.
CEO of CWGF - Mr.Mike Hooper's visit
A large-scale model of the Hambantota 2018 ‘Sports City’ was unveiled in the presence of Mike Hooper, CEO of CGF.
