Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games chiefs hail Malaysia's 'track record' as nation emerges as possible host for 2026 edition

On Monday, the Olympic Council of Malaysia said that the London-based CGF had “offered Malaysia the opportunity to replace Victoria as hosts of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Australia's Gold Coast junks bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Gold Coast, a beachside city of some 600,000 people, offered to step in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games - but only in the unlikely event the federal government helped foot the bill

Victoria reaches $243 million settlement after withdrawing as Commonwealth Games host

Victoria had pulled out as hosts of the 2026 Commonwealth Games amid spiralling costs that were going 3.5 times the original estimates.

Canada province Alberta withdraws support of 2030 Commonwealth Games bid

The move comes weeks after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of escalating costs.

Sebastian Coe sees future for troubled Commonwealth Games, calls for innovation

Victoria, Australia, was supposed to host next 2026 Commonwealth Games, but recently it pulled out citing costing issues

Australia's Gold Coast offers to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria tracks back on bid

Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate told the Australian press that the city still had the infrastructure from the 2018 Commonwealth Games in place

Gujarat government not planning to host 2026 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, focus is 2036 Olympics

Gujarat government has denied reports that state authorities could bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games at Ahmedabad after Australia suddenly pulled out from hosting the games due to cost concerns.

Australia pulling out as hosts puts a question mark over Commonwealth Games' future

Australia pulling put of hosting Commonwealth Games is not only a blow for the 2026 edition but it also raises question on the future of the multilateral sporting event.

Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

'The Games will not proceed in Victoria in 2026. We have informed Commonwealth Games authorities of our decision to seek to terminate the contract,' Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews.

No Commonwealth Games in 2026? What happens as Victoria pulls out as host

Victoria has stepped away from its hosting duties for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing rising costs. The decision by the Australian region has put the future of the event in peril – will the Games find a new host in three years’ time?