Throughout the week of the Gold Coast Australia Commonwealth Games, athletes from 18 countries competed for their country. The games also included a Ground-breaking Reconciliation Action Plan, an Athletes’ village and a Pride House. Many students also took part in the games.
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Athletes from 18 countries competed
Hundreds of athletes from 18 countries competed in the Gold Coast Australia Commonwealth Games 2018. The games lasted for two weeks and had an impressive global television audience of over 1.5 billion people.
The Games were the first multi-sport event to make gender equality a priority. Men and women were awarded equal medal opportunities.
The gold coast is one of the sunniest sport destinations in the world. The climate is predictable, making it a popular destination for tourists. A large number of events are held on the Gold Coast, including track cycling, athletics and basketball.
Students took part in the games
During the Gold Coast Australia Commonwealth Games 2018, Griffith University students took part in a series of projects designed to produce high-quality, gender-inclusive media coverage. The projects provided students with an opportunity to learn about documentary production and research skills. Students also conducted interviews with athletes, support staff and academics. Their stories were distributed via on-line and radio news publications and social media coverage.
The Gender Reporting Project was a key pre-games WIL project, designed to produce more inclusive media coverage about the Commonwealth Games. The project was a five-day initiative, which included a mini-news documentary, documentary production training and interviews with athletes.
Ground-breaking Reconciliation Action Plan
GC2018 was the first major sporting event in Australia to include a Reconciliation Action Plan. It is a business initiative aimed at increasing understanding of Aboriginal culture and respect for Australian First Peoples. This plan has the potential to yield legacy benefits for Aboriginal peoples and the wider community.
The GC2018 Games were a success. The Games sold 1.2 million tickets, attracting more than 1.5 billion television viewers. The Games were also delivered on time and on budget. They featured a number of innovations, such as equal medal chances for men and women and a fully inclusive para-sports programme. The Games also proved that an event outside a major capital city can be successful.
Athletes’ village
Approximately 6000 athletes and team officials will move into the Athletes’ Village for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. It will be located in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. The village will be part of AU$5bn GCHKP, which will be the new home for a world-class university and two major hospitals. It will also be a research and high-tech industry hub.
Located on 29 hectares, the Athletes’ Village will have sleeping and eating quarters, as well as social and recreational facilities. It will cater to the specific needs of all athletes competing in the Games.
Pride House
During the upcoming Commonwealth Games, the Gold Coast will host its first ever Pride House. This event will aim to highlight the importance of human rights and provide a safe environment for the LGBTIQ+ community. It will also showcase the achievements of LGBTIQ+ people in the Commonwealth.
The event will be held at Rise Bar and Club in Surfers Paradise. The house will be open from 12pm until late. Every day, there will be a different LGBTIQ+ theme. The house will also feature a free LGBTIQ+ concert hosted by Australian drag superstar Courtney Act.
Team competition
During the Gold Coast XXI Commonwealth Games, 71 nations shared their dreams. Over 6,500 athletes and officials participated, making it the biggest sporting event in Australia in the past decade.
The Gold Coast XXI Commonwealth Games provided some of the most memorable moments in sports history. The Opening Ceremony was broadcast to over 1.5 billion viewers and provided a glimpse into the Games’ many facets.
The event was also marked by numerous firsts, including a fully integrated Para-sport program. A special Reconciliation Action Plan for Aboriginal cultures was also rolled out.
All-around competition
During the Commonwealth Games, the athletes of each country compete in all-around competition. Each nation is allowed to send only three gymnasts to the final. Depending on the results of the team final, the top 16 athletes advance to the individual all-around final.
The Gold Coast will host the events from April 1 to 15. It will be the fifth time that Australia has hosted the Games. The host city hopes that the Games will help contribute to economic growth, and attract the best athletes from around the world.
During the Games, Australia will send 435 athletes. There are four team sports: netball, women’s cricket, rugby sevens, and track cycling.
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