Our congratulations to The Bahamas and Bahamas Olympic Committee! The Bahamas were recently awarded the 2017 edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games, aiming to unite 1000 young athletes aged 14-18 in a Caribbean carnival of impactful competition, personal development and new Commonwealth friendships.
The 6th edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games will take place from 19-23 July 2017 in the nation’s capital, Nassau and seven sports are proposed: Aquatics (Swimming), Athletics (Track and Field), Boxing, Cycling (Road), Judo, Rugby Sevens and Tennis. It will be the first time Judo has been presented at a Commonwealth Youth Games.
As part of the Federation’s commitment to partner and support peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Commonwealth communities, it will be the second edition of the Youth Games to be held on a Small Island Developing State, following the hugely successful Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in September last year. It will also be the first Commonwealth Games event to be held in the Caribbean for over 50 years, with Commonwealth athletes last participating in the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.
Pictured: Wellington Miller, President of Commonwealth Games Association of Bahamas is congratulated by CGF President Louise Martin CBE and members of the CGF Executive Board
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It is with immense sadness that the Commonwealth family hears of the passing of our Life Vice-Presid
It is with immense sadness that the Commonwealth family hears of the passing of our Life Vice-President, Commonwealth gold medallist and former CGF Chairman, Sir Peter Heatly.
From gold medals at the 1950, 1954 and 1958 Commonwealth Games to leading the Federation as Chairman from 1982-1990, the legacy of his transformative impact on the Commonwealth sporting movement will always be celebrated and cherished.
On a personal level, he was my General Team Manager at the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth and I have been privileged to know him as a friend ever since.
On behalf of the Commonwealth Games Federation, I extend our sincerest condolences to his family and pay proud tribute to an inspiring life dedicated to Commonwealth sport.
- Louise Martin CBE, President, Commonwealth Games Federation.
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Some of the finest young athletes from across the globe brought the flag down on five unforgettable days of great sporting achievements and new Commonwealth friendships forged on the small Pacific island of Samoa as the Commonwealth Youth Games came to an emotional end. Full press release here: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f10a798540c235ff87d5c474b&id=2a88f92a87
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Video - The Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games finale. Thank you #athletes. Fa'afetai #Samoa. Here'
The Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games finale. Thank you #athletes. Fa'afetai #Samoa. Here's our tribute to the friendliest, warmest Youth Games ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNxe8hYahJM
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Video - Big #RugbySevens and #Tennis matches today, before the sporting competition at Samoa 2015 Co
Big #RugbySevens and #Tennis matches today, before the sporting competition at Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games comes to an end and all eyes turn to the Closing Ceremony. ICYMI, watch our Ceremony sneak preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0OhvCe3Ylw
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The Commonwealth Youth Games Athlete Development Workshops are fun and interactive sessions for athletes and officials delivered by young leaders in The Commonwealth's Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working Group - CYSDP . The aim is to help them understand the meaning of being a Commonwealth athlete and knowing the importance of sport through its contribution to society and the rights of young people involved with sport.
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Video - Meet some inspiring young Commonwealth athletes from Samoa, Cook Islands and India competing
Meet some inspiring young Commonwealth athletes from Samoa, Cook Islands and India competing in #LawnBowls here at Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in this short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ugacNMmHFU&feature=youtu.be
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We've joined forces with UNICEF Pacific to show the powerful impact of Youth and Sport with a series of events at the Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games, connecting young Commonwealth athletes with Samoan school children. For more info, check out: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f10a798540c235ff87d5c474b&id=417901ed64
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Video - Last night, local performers treated the athletes to an impromptu dance-off at the main #Sam
Last night, local performers treated the athletes to an impromptu dance-off at the main #SamoaCYG2015 dining hall. Athletes have been so warmly welcomed to this stunning sporting nation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0e36gA4B6I
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It's day 2 of competition here in Apia, Samoa and #Archery joins #Athletics #Boxing #LawnBowls #Squa
It's day 2 of competition here in Apia, Samoa and #Archery joins #Athletics #Boxing #LawnBowls #Squash #Swimming #Tennis and #Weightlifting on the programme
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Day 1!: Samoa makes sporting history as Commonwealth Youth Games competition begins: http://us2.camp
Day 1!: Samoa makes sporting history as Commonwealth Youth Games competition begins: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f10a798540c235ff87d5c474b&id=dfad22659f
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2,000 cast members, youth empowerment and Samoan celebration at heart of Samoa 2015’s Ceremonies
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Young athletes given a heroes welcome and immersive introduction to Samoan culture at Apia Park as the Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games officially gets underway. Thank you Samoa! View our official gallery and tag your teams and friends.
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Photo - Samoan Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi, Commonwealth Secretariat Secretar
Samoan Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi, Commonwealth Secretariat Secretary General, Kamalesh Sharma, CGF President Louise Martin CBE, CGF Chief Executive David Grevemberg and young Commonwealth athletes Junelle Bromfield (Jamaica), Praise Idamadudu (Nigeria) and Brandon Schuster (Samoa) help kick off proceedings at today's official Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games opening press conference. Pictures: Getty Images
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David Grevemberg, Chief Exec of the Commonwealth Games Federation talks to young Commonwealth athletes from Samoa, Jamaica and Nigeria ahead of the Opening Ceremony. What are they hoping for in this competition? And what does the Commonwealth mean to them? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8taBP7lLbZo
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Photo - And we're off. The official opening #SamoaSelfie. Good luck to Junelle (Jamaica), Patience
And we're off. The official opening #SamoaSelfie. Good luck to Junelle (Jamaica), Patience (Nigeria), Brandon (Samoa) and all the other participating athletes. #SamoaCYG2015
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Just one more sleep to the start of the Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games! If you want to keep in touch with the action back home, Samoa Quality Broadcasting will be at the heart of the action from tomorrow 5th September, putting Samoa and the Commonwealth Youth Games on the world stage via live or delayed online broadcast from the fields of play and the accompanying Teuila Festival cultural celebrations.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies and daily highlights programmes will be streamed live, globally, free of charge at www.tv1samoa.tv. Users must register to access the footage.
A one-off subscription of $14.99 to the same website secures access to further sporting action, such as live broadcasts of Athletics and Rugby Sevens at Apia Park, multi-camera delayed transmission of Swimming, Tennis, Weightlifting and Boxing finals, and delayed transmission of Lawn Bowls, Squash and Archery events.
For more information visit: www.tv1samoa.tv
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Photo - Hundreds of athletes and officials arrive in to Samoa today, with just two days to go. Let u
Hundreds of athletes and officials arrive in to Samoa today, with just two days to go. Let us know below if you are competing or who you're supporting!
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A transformational General Assembly for the CGF with a new vision, new President and the first Commo
A transformational General Assembly for the CGF with a new vision, new President and the first Commonwealth Games on African soil. Here are the key moments from the day: https://youtu.be/jnR_9sUzxtc
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As the #CGFAssembly ends, many athletes and delegates head for Samoa for the Commonwealth Youth Games. Just three days to go!
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Video - Congratulations to Durban2022, unanimously chosen as Host City of the XXII Commonwealth Game
Congratulations to Durban2022, unanimously chosen as Host City of the XXII Commonwealth Games. Welcoming the announcement, CGF President HRH Prince Imran said:
“Over more than eight decades, many great Commonwealth cities, nations and territories have hosted the Games in order to build peaceful, prosperous and sustainable communities, inspired by the actions and achievements of our Commonwealth athletes, and underpinned by our values of Humanity, Equality and Destiny.
Our friends from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa are now primed to make the most of that responsibility and opportunity, and it gives me very great pleasure to welcome the South African City of Durban as proud host of the XXII Commonwealth Games. As a movement, we stand together to welcome and support the very first Commonwealth Games on African soil.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blondqeOROg&sns=em
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Latest coverage from the #CGFAssembly, as Louise Martin is elected as CGF President. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecA9Vtnb2g8
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71 member nations and territories arrive in Auckland, New Zealand for the 2015 General Assembly. It's a defining moment for the Commonwealth Sporting Movement, and to kick off proceedings we received a powhiri, a traditional Maori welcome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIytByQngys
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It's getting closer. Just four days until the Commonwealth's largest sporting celebration for young athletes. The Vth Commonwealth Youth Games start this Saturday!
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Photo - Just 5 days to go to the Vth Commonwealth Youth Games. #YoungCommonwealth #SamoaCYG2015
Just 5 days to go to the Vth Commonwealth Youth Games. #YoungCommonwealth #SamoaCYG2015
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An impactful sporting competition for 1000 young athletes. Off the field of play, nurturing new global sporting citizens. #SamoaCYG2015
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Just a week to go until the start of the Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games on the glorious Pacific island nation of Samoa.
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The Saturday morning sun in Apia is highlighting those upcoming important dates. Samoa is poised.
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Join us for the ride. Just 8 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Vth Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa. 5-11 Sept 2015.
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9 days to go until Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games. Alongside the sporting action runs the Teuila Festival celebrations, giving young Commonwealth athletes a fantastic flavour of Samoa's vibrant culture.
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Let's start the Commonwealth countdown! Just 10 days to go until the Vth Commonwealth Youth Games begin in Samoa.
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The signs are good. It's getting closer.
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Happy UN International Youth Day! Today, with our friends at the The Commonwealth and UNICEF UK, we announce a dynamic and inclusive programme of athlete and public engagement activities at the upcoming Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games to provide support and inspiration to tackle the issues facing the next generation of global sporting citizens. For more information, visit: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f10a798540c235ff87d5c474b&id=d97e3b46d9
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It's exactly a year since the curtain fell on the #bestgamesever and the CGF flag was handed over to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Thank you Glasgow and Scotland for the memories.
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Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games 2015
7 days. 9 sports. 1000 athletes.
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It is one year on from the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the good news continues.
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It also estimated Glasgow itself gained £390m. Over the years 2007-14, an average of 2,100 jobs were created, over half of them in Glasgow. The report said the games were delivered on time and on budget. Read more.
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Samoa proud hosts of the Commonwealth Youth Games
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To celebrate the launch of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games new brand, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation, in conjunction with Lifestyle Australia, has launched a merchandise range.
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1000 days to go.
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It is now just 60 days to go until the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa. http://www.thecgf.com/cyg/
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