LONDON: Birmingham is expected to be announced as the host city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, British media reported on Wednesday. The reports in several newspapers and websites said that the decision could be formally announced at a news conference attended by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Louise Martin in Birmingham on Thursday. Birmingham was chosen as Britain’s candidate city in September, beating a rival bid from Liverpool and receiving UK government backing. The only new venue proposed in Birmingham’s bid, is the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, which will host Swimming, Para Swimming and Diving. The city centre Victoria Square will also be used for 3x3 Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball.--REUTERS

Source: New Strait Times December 20, 2017 12:22 UTC