GamesBids.com: Sri Lankan Cabinet Approves 2018 Commonwealth Bid

Sri Lankan Cabinet Approves 2018 Commonwealth Bid
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GB Staff on Friday, August 27, 2010  8:56am EDT
 
The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a 2018 Commonwealth Games bid for the
Hambantota district of Sri Lanka.
Reports say it's part of the government's plan for Hambantota.
The Sunday Leader reports that with the recent opening of a port, upcoming
construction of an international airport, convention centre, etc., the
government envisions transforming the rural and economically undeveloped
southern province into one of five economic centres in the country.
The 2010 Commonwealth Games are being held in India and the 2014 Games will be
in Scotland.