The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games putting the games in doubt The Victorian premier Daniel Andrews cited the ballooning cost of holding the event in his decision, which has soared to £3.6bn.
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews cited the ballooning cost of holding the event in his decision, saying the original estimate of $2.6 billion had reached $7bn .
Labor politician Mr Andrews said: ‘What’s become clear is that the cost of hosting these games in 2026 is not the $2.6bn which was budgeted and allocated. However, the announcement was met with almost universal condemnation by the heads of Australian sporting bodies.Kieren Perkins, a four-time Olympic medallist in swimming and chief executive of the Australian Sports Commission, said the day had been a ‘difficult’ one.
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