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.
Why Hambantota
Location
The District of Hambantota (the District), in Sri Lanka's Southern Province...
A Global Hub
Sri Lanka's deep south city Hambantota is fast developing into a global hub...
Venues
Hambantota's sport and venue strategy for Commonwealth Games bid is unique...
Commonwealth Games Village
The Games Village is located in the northwest corner of the Games Park...
Fast-changing Hambantota
Located on the south-eastern coast of Sri Lanka in the Southern province...
Tourist Paradise
Sri Lanka's deep south Hambantota city is a great tourist destination...
Stories
There are twelve themes that underpin our vision...
