Malaysia becomes second country to reject hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
- The government declined to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games as informed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
- Victoria withdrew from hosting the games last July due to high costs, leaving the Commonwealth Games Federation searching for a new host.
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New blow for Commonwealth Games as Malaysia rejects offer to host in 2026
It’s another major setback for the global sporting event after Victoria last year sensationally scrapped its hosting plan and put the Games’ entire future in doubt.
OCM respects govt's decision against hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM), which is also the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) of Malaysia, respects the government decision to turn down the Commonwealth Games Federation’s (CGF) offer to host the 2026 Games.


Malaysia becomes second country to reject hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
Malaysia, which hosted the 1998 games, had agreed to step in after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts for similar reasons in July last year.
Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost
Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some. The decision, made at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, follows the withdrawal of the Australian state of Victoria last year. “The Ministry...
After Victoria, Malaysia also declines to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
On Friday (March 22), the Malaysian government rejected an offer to take up the hosting rights of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its sports ministry informed. The decision was made due to uncertainty over the economic impact and insufficient funding offered for the mega event. Malaysia was requested to host the event after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew in late 2023, citing ballooning costs.
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