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CGF General Assembly focuses on the future

Over the course of a week in Singapore, leaders from the CGF member Nations and Territories gathered together to review activity, drive progress and inspire change for the Commonwealth Sport Movement, culminating on Wednesday 15 November with the annual General Assembly.

Chris Jenkins OBE elected as President of the CGF: A vision for a…

Chris Jenkins OBE, a distinguished leader, with a rich history in Commonwealth Sport and Sport for Development, has been elected as the President of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) at its General Assembly in Singapore.

Gabon and Togo join the Commonwealth Family

CGF embraces historic Declaration on Reconciliation and…

The Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in Singapore has approved by acclamation the Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples.

Official process to select the next Commonwealth Youth Games host…

The CGF will commence the formal host selection process for the eighth Commonwealth Youth Games in early 2024, following the highly successful Trinbago 2023 event.

CGF General Assembly commences in Singapore

A week of activities are underway for the CGF in Singapore, centred around the organisation’s General Assembly being held on Wednesday 15 November.

Commonwealth Games Federation announces new funding for Game…

The CGF has announced new funding for its Game Changers initiative, which aims to transform lives and communities through the power of sport and shared Commonwealth values.

Robertson: A Distinguished Career in Commonwealth Sports

Dame Louise Martin: A Legacy of Leadership, Friendship, and…

Rising Tide: Nikoli Blackman's Inspirational Journey in 2023

2023 has been a remarkable year for Trinidad and Tobago's swimming sensation Nikoli Blackman.

Breaking Barriers: Goodness Nwachukwu looks to inspire a new…

Birmingham 2022 is the backdrop for our latest feature celebrating black athletes who have made an impact on and off the field.

Filbert Bayi: A legacy beyond the track

Continuing our celebration of black athletes who have made an impact on and off the field, we head to Tanzania and the incredible story of Filbert Bayi:

Precious McKenzie: Standing on the shoulders of giants

As the United Kingdom celebrates Black History month, we look at some of the Commonwealth Games global superstars who have made an impact on and off the field.

Trinbago Record Breakers

Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games delivered excitement, thrills and spills and many firsts for the attending athletes and teams.

CGF Executive Board election shortlist announced

The full list of candidates in the running for President, Vice Presidents, Regional Vice Presidents and Sport Committee Members for the Commonwealth Games Federation is announced today, with the elections taking place at this year’s General Assembly held in Singapore in November.

2026 Commonwealth Games Statement

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Commonwealth Games Federation Partnerships (CGFP), Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) and the State of Victoria have settled all their disputes regarding the cancellation of the multi-hub regional Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Trinbago 2023 closes with carnival style beach ceremony

Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games has come to a close with an electric beach celebration at Pigeon Point in Tobago.

Safe Sport Day celebrated at Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth…

Athletes have joined the Commonwealth Games Federation, Trinbago 2023 Organising Committee and UNICEF UK representatives to recognise Safe Sport Day at the Commonwealth Youth Games.

Destiny Agbo of Nigeria wins first-ever Para medal at Trinbago…

History has been made at the Commonwealth Youth Games with Destiny Agbo of Nigeria winning the first-ever Para gold medal in the Women’s Discus Throw - F42-44 / F61-64.