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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  Ministry of External Affairs

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  Central Bank of Sri Lanka

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  Sri Lanka Tourism

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  Sri Lankan Airlines

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  Sri Lanka Cricket

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  National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka

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  Ministry of Sports

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  Sri Lanka Ports Authority

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  Export Development Board

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  Sri Lanka Tea Board

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  Ministry of Transport

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  Central Environmental Authority

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  Sri Lanka Army

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  Sri Lanka Air Force

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  Sri Lanka Navy

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  Sri Lanka Police

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  Urban Development Authority

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  Survey General Department

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  Hambantota Chamber of Commerce

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  District Secretariat Hambantota