The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Games

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.

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hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.

Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns.

Report criticises government agencies for not working together and says the estimated $6.9bn cost of the event was ‘overstated’

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

The British Olympic trials are expected to be staged in Manchester rather than Birmingham this summer, raising further questions about the legacy of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria loses in Olympic boxing qualifier, Indians exit early, Lakshya Chahar up next.

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal put up a dominating show to enter the finals along with the four other Indian boxers at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Co-hosts are being considered for the next Commonwealth Games, but Australia remain steadfast in wanting to keep the multi-sports event.

Former Commonwealth Games competitor Yusuf Deen Kargbo says he was not offered support after his roommate's death

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine and former youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary progress to quarterfinals of Women's National Boxing Championships.