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The 2026 Commonwealth Games: A New Host to Be Announced
A Look Back at the History of the Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games, a multi-sport event for athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, has a long and storied history. The first Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada, and have been held every four years since then, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to World War II. The Games have been held in a variety of cities around the world, including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Melbourne.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
The 2022 Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham, England, from July 28 to August 8. The Games were a success, with over 4,500 athletes from 72 countries competing in 28 sports. England topped the medal table with 176 medals, followed by Australia with 171 medals and Canada with 92 medals.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Australia
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in Victoria, Australia, from March 17 to 29. The Games will be the first to be held in Australia since 2006, when they were held in Melbourne. The state of Victoria was selected to host the Games in 2019, and the city of Geelong will be the main host city.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are expected to be a major sporting event, with over 5,000 athletes from 75 countries expected to compete. The Games will also be a significant economic boost for Victoria, with an estimated $2 billion in economic activity expected to be generated.
A New Host for the 2026 Games?
On April 8, 2024, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) announced that a new host for the 2026 Games was likely to be announced the following month. This announcement was made after the CGF received a letter from the Victorian government expressing concerns about the state's ability to host the Games. The CGF has not yet announced a new host for the Games, but it is expected that a decision will be made soon.
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