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.
Read more... Bid Highlights  

Video Gallery

  • Ocenia delegates wish Hambantota great success in 2018 CWG bid.

  • Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal addessing the delegates from Oceania

  • Observation tour - European & other Regional Delegates

  • Interview with Mr. Nalin Attygalle

  • Interview with Mr. Nalin Attygalle

  • Interview with Mr. Nalin Attygalle

  • Interview with Mr. Nalin Attygalle

  • Interview with Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal

  • Hambantota Video

  • Interview
    Mr. Alan Pasco

  • Interview -
    Mr. Hemasiri Liyanage

  • Interview
    Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabral

  • Interview -
    Hon Namal Rajapakshe

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