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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

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

Andrews coy on Commonwealth Games cancellation cost

Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to speculate on how much Victoria will have to pay for reneging on its contract to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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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

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

British Commonwealth Games bid encouraged after 2026 hosts withdraw

The Commonwealth Games Federation described the UK as fantastic hosts after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to high costs

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games organisers happy to listen to any UK offer to host 2026 event

State premier Daniel Andrews announced Victoria was pulling out on Tuesday, citing rising costs.

The Independent UK

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Commonwealth Games organisers unaware of external consultants’ cost forecasts until shock cancellation

Australian Games body slams Victorian government, calling predicted blowout a ‘gross exaggeration’

The Guardian - AU

Future of Commonwealth Games in doubt as Victoria drops out

The future of the Commonwealth Games has been thrown into doubt after the 2026 hosts dramatically pulled out today.

The Week

Downing Street wants ‘viable solution’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia

The state’s premier Daniel Andrews announced the withdrawal on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Why does no one want to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the Games less than three years before the start, citing spiralling costs. Now cities across the Commonwealth are lining up to say ‘no’ to staging the event

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games: Victoria’s regions ‘shocked and disappointed’ after event cancelled

The 2026 Games, which Daniel Andrews announced would be cancelled, was set to be held across Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton

The Guardian - AU

'Existential questions': is this the beginning of the end of the Commonwealth Games?

Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Tuesday that the Victorian government has withdrawn from its commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing an anticipated cost blowout from an original estimate of A$2.6 billion to over $6-$7 billion.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: sport organisations condemn Commonwealth Games axing; Rome braces for record heat; and 2007 iPhone sells for $279,000

Premier Daniel Andrews has cited a cost blowout to $7bn as the main reason for pulling the event

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Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games’ future in doubt after Victoria pull out of hosting in 2026

The future of the Commonwealth Games have been cast in doubt after Victoria pulled out of plans to host the event in 2026 due to spiralling costs.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games in doubt as hosts Victoria pull out

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

The Guardian - AU

Does Victoria’s 2026 cancellation sound Commonwealth Games death knell?

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?

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

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…

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The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games Federation calls Victoria’s 2026 exit ‘hugely disappointing’

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

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth Games 2026: why has Victoria pulled out and what happens now?

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

Pedestrian.tv

The Commonwealth Games Boss Has Ripped Into Dan Andrews For Canning The Event At The 11th Hour

"Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan’s botched Games will only leave a legacy of failure and missed opportunities."

The Independent UK

Australia’s Victoria state withdraws as host of 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.

The Guardian - AU

Australia Commonwealth Games 2026: Victoria cancels event after costs blow out to $7bn

Commonwealth Games Federation says the state government’s decision was ‘hugely disappointing’

AAP

Victoria pulls the pin on 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the state government pulled support, saying hosting them will cost too much.

The Guardian - AU

‘Should be closed after midnight’: experts warn 4am pokies closures in Victoria will do little to stop harm

Proposed mandatory closing times will still allow 361 venues to remain open after 2am, data suggests

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