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CWG in limbo as Victoria pulls out as 2026 host over spiralling cost

Australia's Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its state chief citing the rising budget as the reason. Victoria premier Daniel Andrews said his government initially earmarked AU$2.6 billion (Rs 14,760cr) to stage the 23rd edition of the quadrennial Games in five cities, but as per…

The Times of India

Ahmedabad may bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

GANDHINAGAR: Even as the Gujarat government has begun putting up infrastructure for Ahmedabad to bid for hosting the 2036 Olympic Games, the state government has indicated that it could bid for Ahmedabad hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This even as Australia's Victoria on Tuesday pulled out of hosting the 2026…

The Times of India

Victoria sends Olympics organisers a 'wake-up call'

Queensland's opposition warns Victoria's shock decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games is a wake-up call for organisers of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

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Why the Commonwealth Games still matter

Victoria's backflip on hosting the Games in 2026 should not be the death knell for an event that serves vital purposes for athletes and can transcend sport, writes Angela Walker

Newsroom.co.nz

Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to speculate on how much Victoria will have to pay for reneging on its contract to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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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

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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

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.

The Independent UK

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’

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The Week

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 Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

Are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being cancelled?

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

The Independent UK

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

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Al Jazeera

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.

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

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

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