KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's government has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its sports ministry said on Friday, due to uncertainty over the economic impact and insufficient funding offered to take on the event. Malaysia was asked to step in after...
FILE PHOTO: A general view of city skyline including Malaysia's landmark Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia February 3, 2023. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/ FILE PHOTOKUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia's government has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its sports ministry said on Friday, due to uncertainty over the economic impact and insufficient funding offered to take on the event.
The offer"will not be able to cover the overall cost of hosting a large-scale sports event," Malaysia's sports and youth ministry said in a statement.The issue had received a mixed response in Malaysia amid concerns over spending costs and lack of preparation time.
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