03-01-2024, 10:41 PM
Following on from the Commonwealth Games losing its 2026 host last year, another major multi-sport event has had its future put in doubt with Barranquilla withdrawing as the host of the 2027 Pan-American Games.
I'm from outside the regions which are part of the PanAm Games, but it does feel like a rather minor or forgotten event. Gymnastics and rugby sevens aside, I can't remember seeing any mention of any big name athletes or those that I follow competing in Santiago last autumn.
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To update on the Commonwealth Games, it feels likes the search for a new host has ended up in a cul-de-sac. There doesn't seem any enthusiasm from the UK or Australian Governments to fund a new bid, though there is still hope somewhere in Australia could host. There is early discussions of splitting it up into many smaller championships if neccessary.
www.theguardian.com
I'm from outside the regions which are part of the PanAm Games, but it does feel like a rather minor or forgotten event. Gymnastics and rugby sevens aside, I can't remember seeing any mention of any big name athletes or those that I follow competing in Santiago last autumn.
x.com
To update on the Commonwealth Games, it feels likes the search for a new host has ended up in a cul-de-sac. There doesn't seem any enthusiasm from the UK or Australian Governments to fund a new bid, though there is still hope somewhere in Australia could host. There is early discussions of splitting it up into many smaller championships if neccessary.
www.theguardian.com