The event has struggled to find a willing host in recent years and five of the last six editions have been held in Australia or Britain.
Malaysia's Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil answers questions regarding the hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on March 22.
The latest development raises the possibility that the Games may not take place for the first time since being cancelled due to World War II. “When we assessed the viability of hosting the Games, the length of time needed and the cost was seen to be particularly prohibitive.” Victoria’s withdrawal had already placed the future of the event in doubt and raised questions about whether an event with colonial origins was still relevant in the modern era.
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