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The reports in several newspapers and websites
said that the decision could be formally announced at a news
conference attended by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)
President Louise Martin in Birmingham on Thursday.
The Midlands city was the only potential host to submit a bid
before the Sept. 30 deadline, but the CGF ruled that the bid was
not "fully compliant" and re-opened the bidding process for a
further two months. No further bids were received before the
Nov. 30 final deadline.
Durban, South Africa was originally awarded the Games in 2015
before being stripped of the event in March because it failed to
meet promises contained in its bid.
Birmingham was chosen as Britain's candidate city in September,
beating a rival bid from Liverpool and receiving UK government
backing.
Bid organizers have said that 95 percent of the competition
venues are already in place with Alexander Stadium, an
established athletics venue, set for an increase in capacity and
facilities upgrade.
The only new venue proposed in Birmingham's bid, is the Sandwell
Aquatics Centre, which will host Swimming, Para Swimming and
Diving.
The city center Victoria Square will also be used for 3x3
Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball.
(Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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