Nancy Gillen: Birmingham 2022 hopeful of emerging from pandemic unscathed
A semblance of normality returned to life this week as insidethegames once again took to the road.
CGF chief executive claims Hamilton 2026 bid is "moving forward"
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive David Grevemberg claimed the Hamilton bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is "moving forward".
Commonwealth Games Host City Contracts to change following Birmingham 2022 diversity issues
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive David Grevemberg has said more "prescriptive language" on diversity and inclusion will be included in Host City Contracts following criticism of the Birmingham 2022 Board.
CGF claim protests are "part of" Commonwealth Games after criticism of link between Birmingham 2022 and colonialism
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive David Grevemberg has claimed that protests are "part of" the multi-sport event after the link between Birmingham 2022 and British colonialism was criticised.
Commonwealth Games representatives to discuss Hamilton 2026 bid with city's General Issues Committee
Members of the Hamilton bid team, Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) are to meet the city's General Issues Committee (GIC) to discuss the city's planned 2026 bid.
CGF sets Hamilton 2026 bid September deadline to secure Government backing
The group organising Hamilton's bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been given a September deadline by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to secure Government support.
Birmingham 2022 criticised for lack of diversity as only one of 20 Board and Executive Management team members not white
Birmingham 2022 chief executive Ian Reid insists the organisation is "committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the city and region in which we are operating" following criticism over a lack of diversity in its leadership.
US Soccer backtracks on rule banning kneeling during national anthem
US Soccer has voted to repeal a rule which required players to stand during the national anthem, put in place after Megan Rapinoe knelt support of Colin Kaepernick in 2016.
Commonwealth Games Federation leadership backs athlete activism on social issues
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has said it passionately believes that athlete advocacy and activism "humanises rather than politicises" sport amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter demonstrations.
Report claims Commonwealth Games can provide more than £1 billion economic boost
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has published a report outlining that the event has provided an economic boost of between £800 million ($980 million/€897 million) and £1.2 billion ($1.4 billion/€1.3 billion) for recent host cities, as well as contributing social and environmental benefits.
CGF Athletes Advisory Commission launches new strategy
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Athletes Advisory Commission has launched a new strategy.
CGF announces exploratory partnership with Global Esports Federation
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced an exploratory partnership with the Global Esports Federation (GEF), as the organisation seeks to develop a Commonwealth esports strategy.
Commonwealth Youth Games to be rescheduled with Trinidad and Tobago given "first option" to host
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has decided to reschedule the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games, with Trinidad and Tobago given "first option" to host the event.
FA thank CGF for collaboration over new dates of UEFA Women's Euros
England's Football Association (FA) director of women's football Baroness Sue Campbell has thanked the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) for their collaboration over finding new dates for the UEFA Women's European Championships.
No decision yet made on Commonwealth Youth Games dates
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has dismissed a report that its President, Dame Louise Martin, had said postponing the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games was likely, with no decision yet made.
