Durban, South Africa, was originally awarded the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which would have been the first in Africa. However, they were stripped of the rights in 2017 due to financial constraints.
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Which sport was dropped from the 2022 Birmingham Games program causing some controversy?
Shooting, which is an optional sport for host cities, was not included in the Birmingham 2022 program, leading to protests from nations like India where the sport is very popular and successful.
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Which Australian swimmer became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history in 2022?
At the 2022 Birmingham Games, swimmer Emma McKeon won 6 gold medals, bringing her total career medal tally to 20, making her the most decorated athlete in the history of the Games.
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Women's T20 Cricket made its debut at which Commonwealth Games?
Women's T20 Cricket made its debut at the Birmingham 2022 Games. Men's cricket (50 overs) had previously been played once at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games.
