Victoria’s decision to pull out as hosts of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has sent shockwaves around the world. Subscribe: ab.co/1svxLVE
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While the decision has been slammed by some, it’s received mixed, even muted reaction from others. The organising body has now been left scrambling to find a host for the event after it was given just eight hours’ notice ahead of yesterday’s snap announcement by Victoria that it will abandon the hosting rights.
Australian states were quick to say they weren’t willing to take on the tournament, and there’s been little enthusiasm from other countries overnight.
It’s left some commentators asking whether the decision signals the death knell for the games that have run for almost 100 years.
Isabella Higgins joins News Breakfast from London while Steph Ferrier has all the latest from Melbourne.
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17 июл 2023
