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Victoria drops 2026 Commonwealth Games bid
Games 'in doubt' after state government withdraws
Last modified on Tue 18 Jul 2023 0412 EDT
The Australian state of Victoria will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The state government has withdrawn its bid, leaving the future of the Games in doubt.
The decision was made after a cost-benefit analysis found that the Games would not be financially viable for the state. The analysis also found that the Games would have a negative impact on the environment.
The state government has said that it is committed to hosting a major sporting event in the future, but it will not be the Commonwealth Games.
The Commonwealth Games are a multi-sport event held every four years. The Games are open to athletes from all Commonwealth countries.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games were scheduled to be held in Melbourne, Victoria.
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