Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost

The CGF offered Malaysia and other potential hosts 100 million pounds ($125 million) to step in with just over two years to go until the Games are supposed to take place.

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Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost

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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hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.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,

Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost

The CGF offered Malaysia and other potential hosts 100 million pounds ($125 million) to step in with just over two years to go until the Games are supposed to take place.

Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost

NewVision Reporter

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