AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
7min chapter
The plan to rescue the Commonwealth Games
Business Daily
Challenges and Prospects of Hosting Commonwealth Games
This chapter examines the struggles faced by Commonwealth countries in the Global South, particularly regarding infrastructure and financial resources needed to host large-scale events like the Commonwealth Games. It highlights the experiences of South Africa and Malawi, scrutinizing the withdrawal of cities like Durban from hosting due to financial constraints while also considering alternative hosting models. The discussion reflects on the potential for a more inclusive approach to hosting, evaluating South Africa's aspirations and the historical dominance of wealthier nations in the Commonwealth Games landscape.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode