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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 · Jul 18, 2023

Are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being cancelled?

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

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

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Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Tuesday that the Victorian government has withdrawn from its commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing an anticipated cost blowout from an original estimate of A$2.6 billion to over $6-$7 billion.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

The Commonwealth Games Boss Has Ripped Into Dan Andrews For Canning The Event At The 11th Hour

"Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan’s botched Games will only leave a legacy of failure and missed opportunities."

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 18, 2023

Asian Athletics Championships | Tajinderpal Singh Toor defends shot put title, but limps out of competition

Tajinderpal Singh Toor defended his Asian Athletics Championships title in Bangkok on July 14, 2023, throwing the iron ball 20.23m. He won gold, with Saberi Mehdi (19.98m) of Iran and Ivan Ivanov (19.87m) of Kazakhstan taking silver and bronze. Toor is only the third shot putter to defend the Asian…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

The upcoming Asian Games will be challenging, says Indian TT player Sreeja Akula

Two-time national women’s singles champion, Akula Sreeja, said unlike the Commonwealth Games where she won a historic mixed doubles gold partnering Sharath Kamal last year, the forthcoming Asian Games would be “really tough and a different kind of challenge”.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Northern Ireland swimming hero Barry McClements back making waves at place where it all began

The Ards para-swimmer made history at the Commonwealth Games, securing NI's first ever medal in the pool with a stunning backstroke performance

Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2023

Amy Broadhurst says she would give back all of her achievements to become Olympic champion

The Dundalk fighter has enjoyed an incredible 12 months or so, during which she has won gold in the World and European Championships, as well as the Commonwealth Games

Irish Mirror · May 28, 2023

Eilish McColgan pinpoints comeback race after knee injury ruined London Marathon dream

The Commonwealth Games champion has resorted to having an injection for an impingement that saw her withdraw from marathon debut 48 hours before taking to the start line - and is aiming to make a return for the Diamond League in London in late July

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Long jumper Sreeshankar defends gold in Greece event, Aldrin takes silver

NEW DELHI: Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, who won silver at the Commonwealth Games, showcased his exceptional skills once again by clinching the gold medal with a season's best performance of 8.18m at the International Jumping Meeting held in Kallithea, near Greece's capital, on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 24, 2023