The collapse of a Canadian bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has dramatically upped the stakes for the Andrews government as it seeks to extricate itself from its contract to stage the 2026 event.
in seven years’ time, citing the Victorian government’s shock move to dump its planned regional Games as a “significant factor” in the decision.The development, which raises further questions about the future viability of the 93-year-old sporting movement, has prompted lawyers representing the London-based Commonwealth Games Federation to seek advice on whether Victoria should be held partially responsible for the death of the Games.
“We are seeing the impact beyond just Australia’s reputation; it has damaged the reputation of the Commonwealth Games movement itself.”
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