2017 Commonwealth Youth Games
| Host city | Nassau, Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Nations participating | Unknown |
| Athletes participating | ~1000 |
| Events | TBD |
| Opening ceremony | 19 July 2017 |
| Closing ceremony | 23 July 2017 |
| Officially opened by | Unknown |
| Queen's Baton Final Runner | Unknown |
| Main venue | T.A Robinson Stadium |
The 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games will be the sixth edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games which started in 2000. They were planned to be held in Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia, but Saint Lucia withdrew in 2015, citing financial difficulties. Canada and Scotland both offered to host the games if no other nation was willing to bid.[1][2]
In 2016, Bahamas was selected to host the 2017 edition. The games will be held from 19 to 23 July 2017 [3]
Sports
The 2017 Games will featured 8 sports, 1 less than the previous Games and matching that of the 2000 edition.[4] These games will introduce 2 new sports, Beach Soccer and Judo while dropping Archery, Lawn Bowl, Weightlifting, and Squash. Cycling will also make a return during these games. Beach Vollyball may also be recommended into the games but it is still pending.
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Beach Soccer ()
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Rugby sevens () -
Tennis ()
References
- ↑ "St Lucia to host 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games". insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
- ↑ Mackay, Duncan (2 September 2015). "St. Lucia withdraws as host of 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games". St. Lucia News Online. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ↑ unknown. "Bahamas 2017". Commonwealth Games England website. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- ↑ http://aroundtherings.com/site/A__56133/Title__CYG-Athletes-Under-Starters-Orders-as-Bahamas-2017-Launches-Campaign/292/Articles. BahamasCYG2017. Retrieved on 2016-09-16.