With reference to Common Wealth Games Scheduled in 2022 and 2026, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Common Wealth Games will be held in Birmingham (England) in July - August 2022. 2. Common Wealth Games will be held in Victoria (Australia) in 2026. Select the correct answer from the code given below :
With reference to Common Wealth Games Scheduled in 2022 and 2026, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Common Wealth Games will be held in Birmingham (England) in July - August 2022. 2. Common Wealth Games will be held in Victoria (Australia) in 2026. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Correct Answer Both 1 and 2
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
Key Points
- The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022.
- It is an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that was scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- Birmingham was announced as host on 21 December 2017, marking England's third time hosting the Commonwealth Games after London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002.
- The Opening Ceremony is set to take place at Alexander Stadium on 28 July 2022, with all 72 countries within the Commonwealth.
- The Closing Ceremony is due to take place on 8 August 2022, with all 72 countries returning to Alexander Stadium.
- 2026 Commonwealth Games:
- The 2026 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games.
- It is a multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth to be organized in a city
designated by the Commonwealth Games Federation. - The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has confirmed that the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be hosted by the State of Victoria in Australia. Hence statement 2 is correct.
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