The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Games

Games federation says they are ‘hugely disappointed’ with Victoria’s decision

For those that believe in the power of sport there will always be a place for major events. But do the Games deserve that place?

Victorian mayors are finding hope in the state government's promised investment, after the Commonwealth Games were axed from the regions.

Perth's mayor and Sydney business groups have called for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in their cities, but those who'd foot the bill are reluctant.

Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games citing cost blow-outs, leaving organisers scrambling to keep event afloat. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews refused to spend $7B on the multi-sport event, instead announcing a $2B support package for regional Victoria. Commonwealth Games Federation blasted the move as "hugely disappointing" and is now…

The 2026 Commonwealth Games were set to be held in regional Victoria.

With the Australia state of Victoria stepping away from its commitment to host the Games, will the event be able to go ahead?

'You do wonder if it has anything to do with a snub towards the monarchy.'

Perth’s lord mayor is keen but all other Australian states have ruled out stepping in to replace Victoria

A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The original budget for the games was estimated to be around 2.6 billion dollars (£1.3 billion) but ballooned out to nearly triple that.