Gold Coast’s bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been torpedoed as pressure mounts on Victoria to explain how long it kept quiet on cost concerns. The Queensland city’s mayor Tom Tate launched a late bid, contingent on federal funding, for the Games after Victoria pulled out of hosting the event because the cost had…
Victoria Scraps 2026 Commonwealth Games as Massive Debts Sting
The Australian state of Victoria has decided to withdraw as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games as it battles financial problems caused by massive COVID-19 debts and high government expenses. On July 18, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced that the state would no longer host the 2026 event because of a funding blowout. The Games…
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