The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Games

Daniel Andrews defends decision to not move Commonwealth Games to Melbourne

Victorian premier says moving 2026 event to city was cheapest hosting option, but would have cost more than $4bn

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023

Wednesday briefing: With no host for 2026, the Commonwealth Games may have run its last race

In today’s newsletter: Escalating costs mean Victoria will no longer host the competition – but can another host be found?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Good economics or a boondoggle? Too often it’s one rule for sport and another for everything else

We routinely ignore the cost of events such as the Commonwealth Games or Formula One because of mythical benefits while fixating on the price tag of good social policy

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023

Consultancy firms’ tactics under scrutiny – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023

Commonwealth Games crisis shows model for hosting big events is broken

Victoria’s withdrawal as 2026 host should be a catalyst for a sustainable way of staging major tournaments and meetings

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

An anachronism: on the Commonwealth Games

This is the second consecutive occasion when the original host city is unable to host the Commonwealth Games due to financial issues

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Humza Yousaf looks into Scotland staging Commonwealth Games as part of joint bid

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said he has asked his staff to “explore” the possibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games as part…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023

Games officials pin hopes on new Australian host city

Commonwealth Games officials face an uphill battle to convince another Australian state to host the 2026 event after Victoria's shock cancellation.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

2026 Commonwealth Games: Who could host the event?

Alberta has withdrawn its support for the 2030 Commonwealth Games while the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2023

Key questions answered as Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews said cost estimations had risen as high as seven billion Australian dollars.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023