Durban is 'Ready to Inspire'
Campaigning under the slogan 'Ready to Inspire', the event is expected to bring an estimated R20-billion into the local economy.
Durban launched its bid in March as the only city that proposed to host the sporting event.
The final decision was announced this morning at the Federation's general assembly in Auckland, New Zealand.
City officials, Durban residents and pupils gathered at George Campbell School of Technology ahead of the announcement this morning.
Click here to see the video of the announcement in Durban.
The hashtags #ReadytoInspire and #Durban2022 soon began trending on Twitter with users wishing the city well.
The Games will open on July 18, 2022 coinciding with Mandela Day.
The multi-sport event has taken place every four years since 1930 and will run for 12 days.
See messages of support posted on Twitter below.
#Durban - this how we say WELCOME! @thecgf @Durban2022 #GeorgeCampbellHigh #ReadyToInspire pic.twitter.com/ZbpkxSl2Jg
— Durban Tourism (@durbanxperience) September 2, 2015
Yes to #Durban2022! Bring it! #CommonwealthGames @ECRBreakfast
— Natarah Nadesan (@NatarahNadesan) September 2, 2015
Congrats @Durban2022 and @durbanxperience! Awesome picture of Durban @KierranAllen #Durban2022 #ReadyToInspire https://t.co/0zZ1FNUBiD
— Khanyi Dhlomo (@KhanyiDhlomo) September 2, 2015
Awesome news that my home town Durban will host the 2022 Commonwealth Games #Durban2022 @thecgf @Durban2022 - hopefully see you there!
— Chad Le Clos (@chadleclos) September 2, 2015
#SA fully focussed on @Durban2022 after successful @thecgf bid. #ProudlySouthAfrican -> http://t.co/dCHwz4zsls pic.twitter.com/TaSl3eGytD"
— Rudi Smit (@RudiSmit66) September 2, 2015
Such an historial moment #031 #Durban2022 ! https://t.co/NNbTqwEkR2
— Toya Delazy (@ToyaDelazy) September 2, 2015
CONGRATS @Durban2022 We will host the 2022 #CommomwealthGames @thecgf An opportunity of a lifetime for our athletes! pic.twitter.com/kzD57wozIM
— C Constantinides (@ChangeAgentSA) September 2, 2015
Well done @Durban2022 bringing the Commonwealth Games to South Africa!
— Cameron van der Burg (@Cameronvdburgh) September 2, 2015
See the special announcement being made here.
(Photo via Durban2022.com)