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Australia Set To Host 2026 Commonwealth Games Event
The 2026 Commonwealth Games was officially awarded to the Australian state of Victoria, making it the sixth time the Games have been hosted by Australia, but this is the first time a state or region has been awarded the event.
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The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) says the 2026 games will be staged across several cities, including Melbourne, which hosted the 2006 Games and that sixteen sports have been confirmed on the initial programme, with up to seven more set to be added.
“The Commonwealth Games Federation is absolutely delighted to award the 2026 Commonwealth Games to Victoria,” said CGF president Dame Louise Martin.
“Commonwealth Games Australia and the Victorian Government have set out a bold and innovative vision that provides an exciting new blueprint for hosting our major multi-sport event.”
Australia’s Gold Coast hosted the last edition of the Games in 2018.
With Australia set to host the 2026 games event, efforts are being put in place to ensure the success of the games.
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