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The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Games crisis shows model for hosting big events is broken

Victoria’s withdrawal as 2026 host should be a catalyst for a sustainable way of staging major tournaments and meetings

The Guardian - UK

An anachronism: on the Commonwealth Games

This is the second consecutive occasion when the original host city is unable to host the Commonwealth Games due to financial issues

The Hindu

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Humza Yousaf looks into Scotland staging Commonwealth Games as part of joint bid

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said he has asked his staff to “explore” the possibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games as part…

The National (Scotland)

Games officials pin hopes on new Australian host city

Commonwealth Games officials face an uphill battle to convince another Australian state to host the 2026 event after Victoria's shock cancellation.

AAP

2026 Commonwealth Games: Who could host the event?

Alberta has withdrawn its support for the 2030 Commonwealth Games while the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games

Evening Standard

Key questions answered as Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews said cost estimations had risen as high as seven billion Australian dollars.

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British Commonwealth Games bid encouraged after 2026 hosts withdraw

The Commonwealth Games Federation described the UK as fantastic hosts after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to high costs

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games organisers unaware of external consultants’ cost forecasts until shock cancellation

Australian Games body slams Victorian government, calling predicted blowout a ‘gross exaggeration’

The Guardian - AU

Future of Commonwealth Games in doubt as Victoria drops out

The future of the Commonwealth Games has been thrown into doubt after the 2026 hosts dramatically pulled out today.

The Week

Downing Street wants ‘viable solution’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia

The state’s premier Daniel Andrews announced the withdrawal on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being cancelled?

The event has only ever been cancelled once before due to World War II

Evening Standard

Why does no one want to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the Games less than three years before the start, citing spiralling costs. Now cities across the Commonwealth are lining up to say ‘no’ to staging the event

The Independent UK

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.

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The Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

'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.

Newcastle Herald

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

Future event dependent on Hunter Park precinct in Broadmeadow.

The Guardian - AU

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

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games in doubt as hosts Victoria pull out

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

The Guardian - AU

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?

AAP

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.

The Hindu

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 Independent UK

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

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

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