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Rachael Ward

Games officials pin hopes on new Australian host city

Boxing gold medallist Harry Garside is among athletes hoping the Games can be salvaged. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The future of the Commonwealth Games is in limbo after state and territory leaders ruled out footing the bill following Victoria's shock decision to scrap the 2026 event.

Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday said the state could not go ahead with the Games as the price tag had blown out to about $7 billion, more than double the initial estimate.

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