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Australia’s Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

The decision made over cost concerns represents a major blow for an event that has lost relevance in recent years.

Al Jazeera

Commonwealth Games: Victoria’s regions ‘shocked and disappointed’ after event cancelled

The 2026 Games, which Daniel Andrews announced would be cancelled, was set to be held across Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton

The Guardian - AU

'Existential questions': is this the beginning of the end of the Commonwealth Games?

Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Tuesday that the Victorian government has withdrawn from its commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing an anticipated cost blowout from an original estimate of A$2.6 billion to over $6-$7 billion.

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Newcastle 'perfect' for future Commonwealth Games, lord mayor says

Future event dependent on Hunter Park precinct in Broadmeadow.

Newcastle Herald

Afternoon Update: sport organisations condemn Commonwealth Games axing; Rome braces for record heat; and 2007 iPhone sells for $279,000

Premier Daniel Andrews has cited a cost blowout to $7bn as the main reason for pulling the event

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Games’ future in doubt after Victoria pull out of hosting in 2026

The future of the Commonwealth Games have been cast in doubt after Victoria pulled out of plans to host the event in 2026 due to spiralling costs.

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games in doubt as hosts Victoria pull out

Games federation says they are ‘hugely disappointed’ with Victoria’s decision

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Does Victoria’s 2026 cancellation sound Commonwealth Games death knell?

For those that believe in the power of sport there will always be a place for major events. But do the Games deserve that place?

The Guardian - AU

Games may be over, but regions find solace in legacy

Victorian mayors are finding hope in the state government's promised investment, after the Commonwealth Games were axed from the regions.

AAP

States push back at calls to step into Comm Games void

Perth's mayor and Sydney business groups have called for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in their cities, but those who'd foot the bill are reluctant.

AAP

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games citing cost blow-outs, leaving organisers scrambling to keep event afloat. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews refused to spend $7B on the multi-sport event, instead announcing a $2B support package for regional Victoria. Commonwealth Games Federation blasted the move as "hugely disappointing" and is now…

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games Federation calls Victoria’s 2026 exit ‘hugely disappointing’

The 2026 Commonwealth Games were set to be held in regional Victoria.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games 2026: why has Victoria pulled out and what happens now?

With the Australia state of Victoria stepping away from its commitment to host the Games, will the event be able to go ahead?

The Guardian - AU

'Big blow': cancelled Commonwealth Games to hit youngsters

'You do wonder if it has anything to do with a snub towards the monarchy.'

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The Guardian - AU

‘Aren’t what they used to be’: other Australian states quick to rule out bids for 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victorian withdrawal

Perth’s lord mayor is keen but all other Australian states have ruled out stepping in to replace Victoria

AAP

Aussie swim coach, hockey boss blast Comm Games call

A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The Independent UK

Australia’s Victoria state withdraws as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The original budget for the games was estimated to be around 2.6 billion dollars (£1.3 billion) but ballooned out to nearly triple that.

The Guardian - AU

Australia Commonwealth Games 2026: Victoria cancels event after costs blow out to $7bn

Commonwealth Games Federation says the state government’s decision was ‘hugely disappointing’

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AAP

Victoria pulls the pin on 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the state government pulled support, saying hosting them will cost too much.

The Hindu

Lakshya Sen out of U.S. Open, loses to Feng in semis

Lakshya Sen lost 17-21, 24-22, 17-21 against second-seed Li Shi Feng in a gruelling last-four match that lasted one hour and 16 minutes in the BWF Super 300 event. Read more on The Hindu

AAP

Australia win extra athletics medal at Birmingham Games

Confirmation of a doping violation has given Australia the bronze medal in the women's 4x100m athletics event at last year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

Several women wrestlers write to PM Modi, IOA, SAI demanding fair Asian Games trials

NEW DELHI: Several women wrestlers, including medal winners from Commonwealth Games and Asian Championship, on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the ad-hoc panel running the WFI, requesting "fair trials" for Asian Games amidst reports that the six protesting grapplers may be given…

The Hindu

World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign in Riyadh from September 4

Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September. Apart from Chanu (49kg), Commonwealth Games medallists Bindyarani Devi (55kg) and Achinta Sheuli (73kg), Shubham Todkar (61kg) and Narayana Ajith (73kg) will also compete in the world event.

The Times of India

Lakshya Sen wins Canada Open title beating All England champion Li Shi Feng

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen put up a remarkable performance to secure his second BWF Super 500 title by defeating Li Shi Feng of China in straight games in the Canada Open final.

The Hindu

Canada Open badminton | Lakshya Sen sails into final, Sindhu suffers semifinal loss to Yamaguchi

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen stormed into the final of the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in Calgary. Sen, who has slipped to world number 19 after struggling to find his form early in the season, saw off the world number…

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