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Durban wins bid to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

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ANI Johannesburg

The South African city of Durban has officially been announced as host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Louise Martin described it as a historical decision for all on Wednesday.

The announcement was made in Auckland, New Zealand. Durban will become the first African city to host a Commonwealth Games, Sport24 reports.

The 2018 Commonwealth Games will be held at Australia's Gold Coast.

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First Published: Sep 02 2015 | 11:55 AM IST

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