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CGF enter exclusive dialogue with Victoria, Australia on 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has entered an exclusive dialogue period with the State of Victoria in Australia and Commonwealth Games Australia (CGAus) to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The 2026 Games will be the 23rd edition of the major multi-sport competition, which first began in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. The CGF has been in…
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CGF Mark Anniversary awarding Commonwealth Games to Birmingham
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) have celebrated the four-year anniversary awarding the 2022 Commonwealth Games to Birmingham with a return to Arena Academy, the school in the West Midlands where the host city was announced. On 21 December 2017, CGF President Dame Louise Martin DBE paid a special visit to Arena Academy, a CORE Education…
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Ringo Starr’s ‘Lifted’ release date announced.
The release of the book coincides with interest of Beatlemania at an all-time high.
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Davanna Sweet’s beautiful chemistry with Omar Perry shines bright in new release.
A much loved and celebrated artist, Davanna’s vocal has reached across the globe and can be heard in a host of wonderful collaborations and compilations.
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How To Succeed as a Female Boxer – 5 Tips from the Pros
Getting to the top of their game isn’t easy for many female boxers, but the rewards and personal growth for doing so can be exhilarating.
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Two new members join CGF Athletes Advisory Commission
Ashley Kelly was flag bearer for the British Virgin Islands during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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Banging!! Cheema fans ready to raise the roof at BCB fight night.
He’s next in action at the H Suite in Edgbaston, Birmingham, for Friday’s fight night on December 17, with the show being staged by BCB Promotions.
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Omar Perry and Jubba White’s New single is timely food for the soul.
New single – Official Release on 10th December
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TITLE BECKONS FOR CONNOR LEE JONES
That time will come on BCB Promotions’ next show in Wolverhampton, at the Hangar Events Venue (Pearson Street), on the Sunday afternoon of December 12.
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“I think I’m better, stronger and smarter than I was before.” Stephenson ahead of return to the ring.
The 28-year-old, from Bedford, has joined up with Team Shoe-Box in Northampton and gone under the tutelage of James Conway, who will lead him into battle for the first time.
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CGF CoCom predicts fantastic 2022 Commonwealth Games as organisers urged to maintain final efforts
The Coordination Commission (CoCom) is responsible for delivery oversight of the Commonwealth Games and tasked with monitoring the Games to ensure it is delivered to scope, schedule and budget.
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DREAM TEAM: Wendy Hurst and Warley Boxing Club.
As a woman with a progressive disability and using a wheelchair Wendy was all too aware of the challenges that she was likely to face when seeking to fulfil her sporting aspirations.
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“I’m still devastated.” Denny on Middleweight Title clash that ended in controversy.
Denny was in the ascendency when the fight was stopped in the seventh round with Wilson-Bent bleeding from a cut above his left eye
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Newcastle University and ‘Black Britain and Beyond’ to Feature World-Renowned Experts During Four-Day Symposium
Hybrid event to highlight Black Britons’ rich legacy and progressive contributions to self and society
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ENGLISH MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWDOWN
Tyler Denny has set his sights on the English Middleweight title this weekend writes Jacob Webster.
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BCB PROMOTIONS SERVES UP A BANGER WITH DOUBLE TROUBLE
BCB Promotions returned to the Second City for the first of two nights of action at the H Suite, Edgbaston.
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“I believe I’m still one of the top middleweights in the country.” Andrew Robinson
“I want to leave a legacy as an exciting, ferocious fighter and I’m ready to go again. I’m going to show everyone what I’m still capable of.”
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New Games Roadmap to deliver excitement and innovation for future hosts and sports
To provide a blueprint for flexibility and certainty, the recommendation from the CGF is for approximately 15 sports to feature at the Commonwealth Games.
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“I want to box at my best and get the job done.” Kane Baker
Baker’s career so far has also taken in trips to Northern Ireland (Belfast) and Saudi Arabia (Jeddah), as he racked up the air miles to get himself recognised.
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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on Seven
Commonwealth Games Federation President, Dame Louise Martin DBE, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Seven once again for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.”
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It’s a corker for Walker as Ewbank stopped in first
It was impressive and spiteful from Walker, trained by Richie Ghent, who appeared to revel in the white-hot atmosphere.
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“I’ve never backed down from anyone.” Kelly vows to recapture form
It’s all change for Ryan Kelly as he vows to recapture the form that made him a hot prospect in the super welterweight division.
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Katie Sadleir appointed new CGF Chief Executive Officer
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) are delighted to announce that Katie Sadleir has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Keep readingCGF launch new Ethics Commission
In keeping with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) strategic priorities to ensure transparency, integrity and good governance at every level, the Federation has announced the formation of its new Ethics Commission with the first…
Keep readingSeven new members appointed to CGF Anti-Doping and Medical Commission
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has confirmed seven new members for its Anti-Doping and Medical Commission following an open recruitment process that saw successful candidates appointed from all six regions of the…
Keep readingFormer high jump star Brendan Williams of Dominica has been confirmed as new CGF Athletes Advisory Commission Chair
Brendan Williams becomes the first Caribbean athlete in history to lead the athletes commission of a major International Sports Federation.
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NHS and Tropical Sun aim to start family ‘Heart to Heart’ about blood and organ donation
People across the country are being encouraged to have a ‘heart to heart’ as part of a new campaign to get people from Black and Asian backgrounds talking about blood and organ donation.
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New children’s short story series hits the ground running
A new Caribbean-infused take on short story-telling is here in the form of a series of audio stories produced by Rapper and record producer Mark Anthony aka Blak Prophetz.
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Party Leader to stand in West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Elections
Bishop Dr Desmond Jaddoo has announced that he will be standing for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner at the forthcoming May 2021 elections. Jaddoo, who is Party Leader of the newly formed We…
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Cricket First Sport to Announce Qualifiers for Commonwealth Games
Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and a country from the West Indies join England in qualifying for Birmingham 2022; Qualifier to determine final participant
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