#88 Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Cancelled

Anything but Footy

English - July 18, 2023 09:05 - 13 minutes
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We were promised a Games like no other. A new way of doing the Commonwealth Games. Multi city. Across regions.
But just like that, and apparently without consultation, the state of Victoria Government has withdrawn the funding for the Games, and pulled the plug on staging the 2026 edition.
In a special 'breaking' edition, we bring you the latest statements and ask who could step up and deliver the event in just 3 years time?
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We were promised a Games like no other. A new way of doing the Commonwealth Games. Multi city. Across regions.

But just like that, and apparently without consultation, the state of Victoria Government has withdrawn the funding for the Games, and pulled the plug on staging the 2026 edition.

In a special 'breaking' edition, we bring you the latest statements and ask who could step up and deliver the event in just 3 years time?

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