Liverpool answers SOS as Durban doubts it can host 2022 Commonwealth GamesLiverpool has offered to hold the 2022 Commonwealth Games after host city Durban voiced concerns over rising costs. READ MORE:* Auckland could make a bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games* Durban to host 2022 Commonwealth GamesDurban was awarded the Games in 2015 after being the only city to make a confirmed bid. FIONA GOODALL/REUTERS The Durban team celebrate winning the bid during the Commonwealth Games General Assembly on September 2, 2015 in Auckland. We had heard rumours that Durban might be unable to deliver the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and have already indicated to the government that we are very willing to host them instead." The Commonwealth Games, first staged in 1930, are a multi-sport event held every four years featuring athletes from over 50 countries, mostly former British colonies.

Source: Stuff February 28, 2017 17:26 UTC