Commonwealth Games: Following Them or Traffic Woes?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the Commonwealth Games and their impact on the city of Melbourne. The speaker expresses frustration with the traffic and inconvenience caused by the games, but also mentions the excitement and pride surrounding the event. There is also mention of training for a fun run and biased reporting of the games. Overall, the Commonwealth Games are seen as a significant event in Melbourne, with Australia dominating in medals and Canada also performing well.
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I've never really understood them. Its like the olympics with all the decent competitors taken out except Australia and England. I'm betting most of the Americans on here haven't even heard of them. So is anyone here following them?

I ask because the Commonwealth Games village is just around the corner from me. I'm sick of spending 2 hours extra in traffic trying to get to work (which happens to be just around the corner from the MCG, the main sporting arena).

And also, I've been training for a 14km fun run in a couple of weeks. It sucks to go out for a run through the park every morning, only to have 500 athletes overtaking you.

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Kazzaaa, maate, games time is a time to rue being an expat and biased reporting. I haven't watched the Commonwealth Games yet, watching the Olympics over here was bad enough - there was a vague idea the Aussies were doing pretty well in the pool the first few days, but all I saw were constant re-runs of a couple of pommy synchronised divers winning their bronze
Must be fun to be in Melbourne right now.
 
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Yeah, last medal count I think we were at 46 gold, with england in second behind us at 18. But yeah, I can't wait till the closing ceremony, its going to be a great night to be out on the town.
 
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Commonwealth Games were in my city 12 years ago. I remember it being a really big deal.

Spirit of '94!

Canada is third in medals right now btw.
 

FAQ: Commonwealth Games: Following Them or Traffic Woes?

What are the Commonwealth Games?

The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event featuring athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. It is held every four years, with the most recent edition taking place in Gold Coast, Australia in 2018.

How long do the Commonwealth Games last?

The Commonwealth Games typically last around 11 days, with the first few days reserved for opening ceremonies and preliminary events. The main competitions take place over the remaining days.

How can I follow the Commonwealth Games?

The Commonwealth Games can be followed through various media outlets, including television, radio, and online streaming platforms. The official website and social media pages also provide updates and results.

How do the Commonwealth Games affect traffic?

The Commonwealth Games can cause traffic disruptions in the host city due to increased numbers of visitors and road closures for events. It is recommended to plan ahead and use alternative transportation methods during this time.

How are host cities chosen for the Commonwealth Games?

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) accepts bids from interested cities and evaluates them based on criteria such as infrastructure, facilities, and financial sustainability. The CGF then votes on the host city, taking into consideration the recommendations of an evaluation committee.

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