The 2026 Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland instead of Victoria, Australia as originally planned.
"I will not take money out of hospitals and schools to fund an event that is three times the cost what was estimated and budgeted for last year," state premier Daniel Andrews said at the time.
Glasgow has stepped in to host the Games but they have been massively scaled back as a result of the unexpected change and lack of preparation time.have been axed, as have diving, badminton, beach volleyball, road cycling, mountain biking, rhythmic gymnastics, squash, table tennis/para-table tennis, triathlon/para-triathlon and wrestling.Fans have reacted with anger to the news, with one X user commenting: "What a complete waste of money just ditch the whole thing.
While a third wrote: "They kept Bowls, Basketball & Netball in but ditched way more popular sports!?" Rory O'Callaghan is Editorial Lead at SPORTbible. He has previously worked for Sky Sports News, MailOnline and Reach covering football, cricket, boxing and MMA. Tested daily as a Liverpool fan in a Manchester office.Raygun breaks silence on Jimmy Fallon sketch after being brutally mocked for viral Olympic Games performance
Cricket Rugby Athletics Swimming Cycling
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Concerns Raised Over Police Scotland Funding for 2026 Commonwealth GamesThe Scottish Police Authority (SPA) expressed concerns about funding for Police Scotland's role in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to uncertainties surrounding financial support.
Read more »
Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as programme of sports revealedGlasgow has stepped in to host the event after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew last year due to rising costs.
Read more »
Dates for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth games confirmed by councilGlasgow's scaled back Commonwealth Games will be held between 23 July and 2 August, it has been revealed.
Read more »
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 dates and venues proposed for scaled-back eventProposed dates and venues are included in an update to councillors. It also confirms there will be no athletes' village in 2026.
Read more »
Commonwealth Games 2026: Rugby and cricket among sports dropped from scaled-down eventRugby and cricket are amongst the sports that have been axed from a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Read more »
Glasgow confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth GamesA 10-sport programme will take place in the city across four venues within an eight-mile corridor, with more than 500,000 tickets made available for spectators
Read more »