Hockey Tasmania are backing the state’s bid to bring the 2026 Commonwealth Games to Australia.
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has put forward Tasmania as an official host for the Commonwealth Games in 2026 and is now being back by some of the state’s key sport organisations.
Hockey Tasmania CEO Damian Smith told the Mercury the state is definitely ready to take on the Commonwealth Games.
“In the last 15 to 20 years, we’ve positioned ourselves nicely for something like the Commonwealth Games,” Mr Smith said.
“We’re really supportive of this bid it fits really nicely with our aspiration to hold more international event.”
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