2026 Commonwealth Games

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The 2026 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games and commonly referred to as Victoria 2026, is a multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth. This significant gathering is organized by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which oversees the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games, delivering on the vision of the Commonwealth Sports Movement.

The 2026 Games were initially planned to take place across four regional sites in the Australian state of Victoria: Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, and Gippsland. The opening ceremonies were set to be held in the state capital Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, the event faced uncertainty when the Australian state of Victoria canceled its plans to host due to budget blowouts. Despite the setback, the CGF remains committed to finding a resolution, as the Commonwealth Games have only been canceled during World War Two.

The games are a quadrennial multi-sport tournament, with participation limited to athletes from over 70 nations and territories, many of which were once part of the British Empire. The CGF aims to transform the Games to reduce costs and make the events more sustainable, focusing on transforming the Games to reduce costs and make the events more sustainable.

The cancellation of Victoria's hosting plans led to a search for a replacement host. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) governing body is aiming to announce a host for the troubled 2026 Commonwealth Games multi-sport event in May. The CGA CEO, Craig Phillips, has suggested that the 2026 Commonwealth Games may be pushed back by a year as organizers continue to search for a replacement host for the event.

The CGF has faced challenges in securing hosts in recent years, with Durban originally set to stage the 2022 games but being stripped of hosting rights due to financial difficulties. The organization had hoped to name a host for the 2026 games in 2019 but was unable to do so due to cost concerns.

Despite the uncertainty, the CGF remains committed to delivering a successful 2026 Commonwealth Games, providing a platform for athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete and celebrate their shared heritage and values.