Nationals leader David Littleproud said Victorians will be 'embarrassed' as Glasgow underlines its bid for a streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games, almost exclusively funded by $200 million of state government money.
Commonwealth Games Scotland said it will use almost $200 million of Victorian government money to deliver an "innovative, cost-effective and sustainable" Games in Glasgow in 2026. Commonwealth Games Scotland has urged for a decision to be made on the hosting of the event in the next couple of weeks. Scotland hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games using Victorian government money will add to the "embarrassment" faced by the state, Nationals leader David Littleproud said.
"Unique to this opportunity, the Games will be funded by private income rather than the public purse, with the majority of costs covered by the CGF, using money secured in a compensation negotiation with the Victorian government following their withdrawal as hosts in July 2023."Littleproud told Channel Nine's Weekend Today program that the news was a reminder of "the embarrassment that the Victorian government imposed on Australia" by cancelling the Games.
"We've got great sporting infrastructure. We could have shared it outside Victoria, even if it wasn't just the Gold Coast, it was Gold Coast and Brisbane, a good rehearsal for the Olympics. Victoria has backed away from its hosting duties in 2026, and now questions are being raised as to what the future holds for the Commonwealth Games.
"Scotland has been offered £100m of the Victorian government's money to secure the future of the Commonwealth Games.
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