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Commonwealth Games future in doubt as other states rule out rescue

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Australia’s major state governments have ruled out offers to salvage the 2026 Commonwealth Games, putting the tournament at risk of cancellation for the first time since World War II.

The Commonwealth Games Federation, based in London, was left scrambling to find an alternative tournament host after they were given just eight hours’ notice of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ decision to withdraw as host.

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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
Tom Rabe is the WA political correspondent, based in Perth. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.rabe@nine.com.au

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