Kerkton to Host Australia Games

Tuesday, May 18—The city of Kerkton has won the bid to host next year’s Australia Games, which are held every other year. Kerkton has vied for the honor of hosting this event on four previous occasions but failed to win because it lacked facilities to house the 500,000 visitors expected to attend. In addition, the traffic problems in the city center and outdated sporting venues had previously made the city unattractive compared to other bidders. However, the city’s recent renovation of the downtown area, including the construction of a light rail syetem and two new stadiums impressed the site selection committee. A formal agreement is scheduled to be signed in early June.

Some concerns have been voiced about the weather , as August is normally the wettest month in the region. Could heavy rains disrupt outdoor venues? City spokesperson Elijah Abramowitz says there is no cause for concern. “Weather will not adversely affect the events in any way,” he said, “Our new stadiums have convertible roofs that can be extended quickly to provide cover.”

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