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2026 Commonwealth Games in doubt after Malaysia rejects offer to host the event

www.abc.net.au 2026 Commonwealth Games in doubt after Malaysia rejects offer to host the event

The future of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is again uncertain after Malaysia rejected an offer to host the event, citing costs and an insufficient funding offer.

2026 Commonwealth Games in doubt after Malaysia rejects offer to host the event
  • In short: Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
  • Officials said cost, time constraints and a lack of funding all contributed to its decision.
  • What's next? It remains unclear who will host the event.
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