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Rob Forsaith

The sport axed by Victoria 2026 and salvaged by Glasgow

Tinka Easton was among the judokas left disappointed when their sport was cut by Victoria 2026. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria's clumsy and expensive disposal of Commonwealth Games hosting rights sparked little hope among Australian athletes, unless you happen to be a judoka.

When Victoria drew up grand plans for the 2026 Games, expanding the event to be a 21-sport extravaganza spread out across five regional bases in the state, there was no room for judo.

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