SINGAPORE: Singapore has ruled out hosting the next edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2026, casting further doubt on the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event.
A view during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on Aug 8, 2022.
SportSG and CGS told CNA on Mar 14 that during last November’s general assembly, the CGF invited all member associations – including Singapore – to express interest in hosting the next Games. Daniel Andrews, then-state premier of Victoria, said that the cost of the Games, could spiral to more than A$7 billion from a budgeted A$2.6 billion if they went ahead with the quadrennial multi-sport event.
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