Good afternoon. “Embarrassing”, “beyond disappointing” and a “massive humiliation” are some of the sharp responses to the Victorian government’s extraordinary decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Premier Daniel Andrews cited a cost blowout to $7bn as the main reason for pulling the event, which was to be held in various regional cities in the state. Sporting organisations were swift to condemn the decision, while other Australian states were quick to rule out jumping in to take up the Games.
