2002 Commonwealth Games
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The 2002 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XVII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Manchester 2002, were an international multi-sport event for the members of the Commonwealth held in
Manchester was selected by the Commonwealth Games Council of England as the official bid city from England for the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
The City of Manchester Stadium hosted Athletics and Rugby Sevens events
Manchester Aquatics Centre hosted Diving and Swimming events
The Manchester Arena hosted the boxing and netball events
2006 Commonwealth Games
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The 2006 Commonwealth Games, officially the XVIII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Melbourne 2006, were an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth held in Melbourne, Au
2002 Commonwealth Games
…with a heavy emphasis on legacy. The venue and financial policy of the 2002 Commonwealth Games has influenced future sporting events, including the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. In comparison to other sporting events, the 2002 games were…
Melbourne was selected by the Australian Commonwealth Games Association as the official bid city from Australia for the 2006 Commonwealth Games
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre