It's official. Durban has lost the rights to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee president Gideon Sam confirmed this on Monday afternoon.
Speaking to TMG Digital from London‚ he said via text message: "The Commonwealth Games Federation is looking for an alternative to Durban."
- Speculation rife over Durban losing 2022 Commonwealth GamesSpeculation was rife on Monday that Durban had officially lost its bid to host the Commonwealth Games.
Sam was in the UK city for a meeting of the CGF‚ where Durban's status as host was discussed.
This is a developing story.
- TMG Digital/The Times
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