Victoria withdraws from hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
Victoria will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Australian state of Victoria has withdrawn from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing the global economic outlook and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision was announced on Monday, July 17, 2023, by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Andrews said that the state government had made the "difficult decision" after careful consideration of the risks and benefits of hosting the Games.
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