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Beginning in 1994, the winter Olympic Games were held in completely different years (two years apart) than the summer Games.
 

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Glasgow 2014 hope tax break will attract top athletes to Commonwealth Games

By Duncan Mackay

Usain Bolt_celebrating_after_crossing_the_line_Beijing_2008January 26 - Glasgow 2014 have today welcomed the announcement that athletes from outside the UK who compete at the Commonwealth Games will not have to pay income tax, an incentive designed to try to ensure high-profile stars like Jamaica's Usain Bolt compete in the event. 
   

Gold Coast 2018 chief executive set to be picked after applications close

By Tom Degun

Mark Peters_head_and_shoulders_Gold_Coast_June_23_2011January 22 - The deadline for applications for the position of chief executive of the Gold Coast 2018 Organising Committee has now passed with Mark Peters (pictured), the chief executive if the Bid Committee, the favourite to land the role.
   

Prince Imran praises Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games preparation

By Tom Degun

Prince Tunku_Imran_in_Glasgow_January_19_2012January 20 - The new Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President, Prince Tunku Imran, has praised preparations for Glasgow 2014 following the conclusion of his first official visit to the Scottish city.
   

Interest growing for Commonwealth Games city bids, claims CGF President

By Tom Degun in Innsbruck

Prince Tunku_Imran_by_Olympic_flagJanuary 19 - Malaysia's Prince Tunku Imran, the new President of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), has claimed that giving flexibility to host cities of the Commonwealth Games is helping to create more interest in bidding for prestigious competition.
   

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