Organisers open to joint UK 2022 Commonwealth Games bids

The destination of the Games in five years' time is currently unknown after Durban was stripped of the right to host them on Monday.

That came after the city did not meet the criteria set by the Commonwealth Games Federation, leaving the search on for another host city.

Birmingham, Liverpool, London and Manchester have all expressed interest in hosting the event.

And Commonwealth Games Federation chief David Grevemberg said officials would not be closed to the idea of a joint bid.

"We are interested in looking at different delivery models and part of our strategic plan is to look at more affordable and appealing structures for hosting major events," said Grevemberg.

"There is a possibility in the future that we could look at combined events but at this point in time we are trying to ensure we deliver the best possible Games in the best possible city.

"Right now we are not speculating on any specific candidates over another.

"We really need to look over the context, time available, infrastructure, what is the resourcing base and ensure that we are able to have a good fit and a good partner."

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