Tag: commonwealth games
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SHERRIFF SELECTED FOR GAMES
The Central Coast’s Aron Sherriff has been named on the Australian Lawn Bowls team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Sheriff competed in Delhi in 2010 and won bronze in Glasgow four years later. The 32 year-old International Bowler of the Year has been in superb form, including a win last week in the singles at…
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FEARNLEY CHECKS OUT GOLD COAST COMM GAMES MARATHON COURSE
Hunter wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley was on the Gold Coast today, for the announcement of the marathon course for next year’s Commonwealth Games. The 42-kilometre track stretches along the coastline, and will be the same for able-bodied athletes. This is the first time that I line up with my Aussie peers in the Australian uniform…
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MESSINA LOOKS TO GOLD COAST 2018
Earlier this year, the 2018 Commonwealth Games weren’t even on Jessica Messina’s radar. But that’s all changed, now the Port Macquarie boxer’s weight category has been included.
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WATTS FACING AN UPHILL BATTLE
She’s used to copping heavy hits, but Laurieton’s Shelley Watts has been dealt a crushing blow outside the ring. The Olympic boxer recently lost her coach and all her funding, meaning she’s facing an uphill battle to qualify for the Commonwealth Games.
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TRAVEL WEBSITE ACCUSED OF STEALING COMM GAMES LOGO
A local travel website is under fire, accused of stealing the Commonwealth Games logo to lure customers. The owner spoke exclusively to NBN News – denying he’s done anything wrong.
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EXTRA ROADWORKS LEAVE MOTORISTS FUMING
Council is vowing to inject an extra $15 million to get Gold Coast roads ready for the Commonwealth Games. But the flurry of work across the region has left drivers fuming.
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DESIGNER CLAIMS HE THOUGHT OF SURFING KOALA FIRST
Borobi has made quite a splash since his controversial arrival on Monday. A disgruntled graphic designer claims, Commonwealth Games creatives used his mascot entry for inspiration – something games officials deny.
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BROADBEACH GETS LAWN BOWLS UPGRADE FOR COMM GAMES
The Gold Coast’s transformation into a Commonwealth Games destination is a step closer. The latest facility, unveiled today – After a three and half million dollar upgrade to the iconic Broadbeach Bowls Club.
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES PRESIDENT PRAISES GOLD COAST
Commonwealth Games Federation president Louise Martin has praised organisers, saying awarding the 2018 event to the Gold Coast is one of the best decisions that could have been made. Ms Martin visited several of the Games sites today including the games village at Southport Parklands and the Coomera Sports and Leisure Centre. “The change in the…
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LOCAL WEIGHTLIFTERS SHOW PROMISE FOR COMM GAMES
Young Gold Coast weightlifters are already showing they’re possible contenders for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Junior athletes were showing off their remarkable strength today, all while recruiting more locals to the sport.