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Australia confident in hosting next Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Australia's chief still believes the nation will host the next edition of the multi-sport event despite Victoria's withdrawal as host.

AAP

Commonwealth Games could be delayed a year as officials scramble to find replacement hosts

Commonwealth Games Australia tells Senate inquiry there’s hope another state could host an event in 2027

The Guardian - AU

Temple properties worth ₹5,132.82 crore retrieved from encroachers since since May 2021, HR&CE Dept tells Madras High Court

HR&CE Dept. informs Madras HC of retrieving 5,513.64 acres of temple land worth ₹5,132.82 crore from encroachers. Legal action initiated against 11,658 encroachers. 7,398 temples filed appeals for change of name in Chitta. Property registers of 10,540 temples uploaded on website. 3.32 lakh properties fully matched with title documents. 26,334…

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IOA chief PT Usha to contest for Commonwealth Games Federation vice-president's post

IOA president PT Usha will contest for the post of CGF VP alongside six other candidates. The CGF General Assembly will be held in Singapore on Nov 14-15 to elect the president, VPs, regional VPs and sports committee members.

The Hindu

The key questions answered as the Commonwealth Games suffers latest setback

The government of Alberta has announced a halt to its attempt to bring the 2030 event to cities Calgary and Edmonton.

The Independent UK

Canada pulls the plug on possible bid to stage 2030 Commonwealth Games

Canadian province Alberta has pulled the plug on a possible bid to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games because of rising costs.

The National (Scotland)

Wednesday briefing: With no host for 2026, the Commonwealth Games may have run its last race

In today’s newsletter: Escalating costs mean Victoria will no longer host the competition – but can another host be found?

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The Guardian - AU

Humza Yousaf looks into Scotland staging Commonwealth Games as part of joint bid

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said he has asked his staff to “explore” the possibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games as part…

The National (Scotland)

Key questions answered as Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews said cost estimations had risen as high as seven billion Australian dollars.

The Independent UK

British Commonwealth Games bid encouraged after 2026 hosts withdraw

The Commonwealth Games Federation described the UK as fantastic hosts after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to high costs

The Guardian - UK

₹311 crore sanctioned for renovation and construction of temples in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned ₹311 crore under the Conservation Grants Fund (CGF) for the renovation and construction of temples in the State, Deputy Chief Minister (Endowments) Kottu Satyanarayana told the media at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on July 18 (Tuesday). He said that the Endowments Department was issuing…

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games organisers happy to listen to any UK offer to host 2026 event

State premier Daniel Andrews announced Victoria was pulling out on Tuesday, citing rising costs.

The Independent UK

Downing Street wants ‘viable solution’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia

The state’s premier Daniel Andrews announced the withdrawal on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being cancelled?

The event has only ever been cancelled once before due to World War II

The Independent UK

Why does no one want to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

The Australian state of Victoria has pulled out of hosting the Games less than three years before the start, citing spiralling costs. Now cities across the Commonwealth are lining up to say ‘no’ to staging the event

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Australia’s Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

The decision made over cost concerns represents a major blow for an event that has lost relevance in recent years.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games Federation calls Victoria’s 2026 exit ‘hugely disappointing’

The 2026 Commonwealth Games were set to be held in regional Victoria.

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Evening Standard

Teaching that bridges tech’s gender gap

Anna Brailsford wants Code First Girls to become the world’s first edtech unicorn dedicated to women

The Hindu

Shooting included in 2026 CWG but wrestling and archery miss out

Shooting has been India’s strongest sport in the Commonwealth Games with 135 medals

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games keen to be ‘partner of choice’ for sports looking to innovate

Birmingham 2022 broke new ground and the CGF hopes to introduce further new formats at future Games.

AFP

Commonwealth Games chief looks to bright, 'edgy' future

Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - The Commonwealth Games must be "modern and edgy" to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an "outstanding job".

AAP

CGF hopes 2022 Games success open doors

The Commonwealth Games Federation is confident more bidders will emerge for future Commonwealth Games following the success of Birmingham 2022.

ABC News

Esports could be included in Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games, after inaugural pilot event in Birmingham

As the multi-billion-dollar esports industry continues to grow, the Commonwealth Games looks to tap into some of that success.

The Guardian - UK

So what first attracted you to the multi-billion dollar esports industry?

Inaugural Esports Championships come to the Commonwealth Games but it’s hard to think past the oodles of cash

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