Gold Coast drops Commonwealth Games 2026 bid, leaving CGF in crisis
The Australian city follows Victoria and Alberta in pulling out of hosting the event
Gold Coast which hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games, has announced that it will not bid for the Commonwealth Games 2026. The decision comes after the federal and state governments refused to support the bid, citing financial and logistical challenges.
The mayor of the Gold Coast, Tom Tate, said in a statement that the city’s vision for the Games did not align with that of the higher authorities. He said: “We did our best and that’s all people can expect. In simple terms, it seems our Games’ vision doesn’t align with the vision of the state or federal governments.”
The CGF has said that it remains committed to delivering the 2026 and 2030 Games and that it is working with various stakeholders to find suitable solutions. The CGF has also said that it is open to exploring new and innovative formats for the Games, such as regional or multi-city hosting, to reduce the financial and environmental impact of the event.
The CGF hopes that the Commonwealth Games will continue to be a platform for celebrating the values of democracy, diversity, and human rights, and for promoting peace and cooperation among the Commonwealth nations.
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