Plans for one of the world’s biggest sporting events have been thrown into disarray after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to cost overruns.

transcript. Host Backs Out of 2026 Commonwealth Games The state premier of Victoria, Australia, where the Games were to be held, described hosting them as “all cost and no benefit.” ...

CGF's Australian arm - Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) - said they'd look to convince other state governments that the numbers were a "gross exaggeration" and the investment is sound.

Fifteen months ago, a proud Daniel Andrews strode into a regional Australian stadium and announced Victoria state would host the 2026 Commonwealth Games - promising "a games like no other". But on ...