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Australian athletes will expect to have an impact in the Commonwealth Games wherever they are held. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesComm Games seek multi-city, multi-nation bids for 2030

The Commonwealth Games is ready to become a multi-city, even multi-nation event to preserve it's future, beginning with the centennial games in 2030.

Staff Writers

A new plan has been proposed to save the future of the Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games CommentsThe FIFA style plan to secure Comm Games' future

After being abandoned by Victoria and slimmed down by Glasgow, the Commonwealth Games could use multiple host cities to deliver a ‘more affordable and more attractive’ Games. 

Jake Santa Maria

The smaller sports will feel the pain.

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Parker: My fear for smalls sports after Comm Games cull

Not only does the Commonwealth Games give younger athletes an opportunity, it gives fringe athletes more chances to inspire them to be better, so this week’s cull of events is concerning, writes Georgie Parker.

Georgie Parker

Sally Pearson won gold in the 100m hurdles at the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremiumComm Games a key step to Olympic glory: Pearson

Retired hurdling great Sally Pearson is happy to see the Commonwealth Games remain on the calendar, saying it was key to her becoming Olympic champion.

Melissa Woods

The Australian Kookaburras hockey team celebrate their gold medal win on the Gold Coast.

COMMONWEALTH GAMESCommentsPremiumWAIS CEO says cuts “understandable”

West Australian Institute of Sport’s chief has described the culling of key sports such as hockey from a new-look, streamlined Commonwealth Games as “clearly disappointing”.

Glen Quartermain

Commonwealth Games Australia boss Craig Phillips says Victoria could have hosted a pared-back Games. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremiumGlasgow model would have worked in Victoria: Games boss

Commonwealth Games Australia boss Craig Phillips says his organisation never got the chance to propose the same scaled-back Glasgow model to Victoria.

Melissa Woods

Australia won men's hockey gold in Birmingham in 2022, but the sport has been cut for Glasgow. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesAxed sports still on radar for Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Federation boss Katie Sadleir says sports that didn't make the Glasgow cut can be a part of future events.

Melissa Woods

Squash star Rachael Grinham carried the flag in Birmingham but the sport has been axed for Glasgow. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesSquash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey have led a chorus of sports disappointed to be left off the Commonwealth Games program given their history, appeal and venue availability.

Melissa Woods

Hockey has been cut from the Commonwealth program.

HockeyAustralia’s hockey boss hits out at Commonwealth Games snub

Hockey Australia’s chief has hit out at the sport’s snub from a stripped-back Commonwealth Games and says the country has lost one of its strongest medal chances. 

Jackson Barrett

Hockey is one of severals sports cut for the Glasgow program.

BREAKINGHockey, diving, cricket axed in cost-cut Commonwealth Games

There were some certainties around which sports would be axed for the cut-price 2026 Comm Games but the shock was in some which made the cut.

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Hockey is among the most notable omissions on the program for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesHockey, diving, cricket axed in cost-cut Commonwealth Games

Hockey, rugby sevens and cricket are among the headline sports axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes competing in only 10 sports in Glasgow.

Melissa Woods

Ian Thorpe carries the Commonwealth Games Federation flag at the 2014 opening ceremony in Glasgow. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesScotland to accept Australian money to save Comm Games

Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with Scotland's government on the verge of accepting a vital funding offer from Australia.

Steve Larkin

Australia's Sally Pearson won gold in the 100m Hurdles final at 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesComm Games chief backs Australia's offer for Glasgow 26

Commonwealth Games Federation' President Chris Jenkins has commended Australia's offer to step in and help finance the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Staff Writers

Ian Thorpe carries the Commonwealth Games Federation flag at Glasgow's opening ceremony in 2014. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesAustralia's multi-million cash offer to save Comm Games

Commonwealth Games Australia is offering Scotland millions of dollars to help secure the future of the 2026 edition of the multi-sport event.

Steve Larkin

The Scottish government has concerns in replacing Melbourne as 2026 Commonwealth Games hosts. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesScotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games

Scotland's government is warning of risks in stepping in to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games and questions if it can deliver the event on time.

Steve Larkin

Victoria's Labor government said the cost of hosting the Commonwealth Games couldn't be justified. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AthleticsCommentsVics to bankroll Comm Games in Scotland to tune of $200m

Victoria’s hefty compensation bill for abandoning the 2026 Commonwealth Games is being touted by likely new host Glasgow as enough to largely cover the event.

William Ton

The inquiry into the 2026 Commonwealth Games bid revealed a litany of problems. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremiumGovernment's Games bid a 'stuff up' from the start

The chair of an inquiry into Victoria's doomed 2026 Commonwealth Games bid has slammed the event's business case and the government for withholding documents.

Callum Godde and Adrian Black

Scotland has proposed a plan for a pared-back Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesScottish Commonwealth body proposes plan for 2026 Games

Scotland's Commonwealth Games body has proposed a "cost-effective" way to welcome the 2026 Games after Victoria controversially pulled out of hosting the event.

Craig Paton

There have been "multiple proposals" to replace Victoria as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth GamesComments2026 Commonwealth Games host to be announced next month

There have been ‘multiple proposals’ to replace Victoria as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with an official announcement expected next month.

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World Cup-winning coach Noeline Taurua has been reappointed to lead the Silver Ferns. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremiumSilver Ferns sticking with Taurua as coach

After running an open process to find their next coach, Netball New Zealand has opted to stick with Noeline Taurua.

Ben McKay

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NewsPremiumNew blow for Commonwealth Games

There’s been a new setback for the Commonwealth Games after a second country declined an offer to host the 2026 event, citing cost concerns.

Liam Beatty

Craig Phillips' idea to rescue the Commonwealth Games may be needed after Malaysia refused to host. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesAustralia's hope for Comm Games as Malaysia won't host

Australian hierarchy remain hopeful the Commonwealth Games can still be saved despite Malaysia rejecting an offer to step in as host of the 2026 edition.

Steve Larkin

Malaysia has knocked back an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremiumMalaysia snub casts doubt over 2026 Commonwealth Games

First it was Victoria, now Malaysia has followed suit by declining an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of financial concerns.

Danial Azhar

Pulling the pin on Victoria's Commonwealth Games cost the state more than $589 million. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremium'Waste of money': Victoria's $589m Games bill revealed

Victoria's Auditor-General has lambasted a $6.9 billion cost estimate used by the state government to justify cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Adrian Black and Callum Godde

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