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Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games amid financial concerns

Posted : 22 March 2024

Malaysia has declined an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing concerns over financial feasibility, as stated by the country's sports ministry. The decision comes after the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) extended £100 million in supporting funds following Victoria's withdrawal as host.

 

Malaysia expressed doubts that this would suffice to cover the substantial costs of hosting such a large-scale event. With Victoria's exit due to escalating expenses, uncertainties loom over the future of the Games, raising questions about potential alternatives.

 

Birmingham, initially set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, stepped in to organize the 2022 edition following Durban's loss of hosting rights due to financial and organizational challenges.

 

While there was initial enthusiasm from the President of the Commonwealth Games Association of Malaysia, Mohamad Norza Zakaria, to seize the opportunity to host the 2026 Games, Malaysia's sports minister, Hannah Yeoh, highlighted the importance of avoiding reliance on public funds for hosting obligations, indicating a shift in priorities toward fiscal responsibility.

 

The withdrawal of support for a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games by Alberta, Canada, due to escalating costs further underscores the financial complexities associated with hosting such international events.

 

Alberta's decision leaves the future of the 2030 Games uncertain, with no concrete bids currently in place, signaling the need for a reassessment of the financial and logistical aspects involved in staging major sporting competitions on a global scale.

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