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Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host

Victoria pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games citing cost blow-outs, leaving organisers scrambling to keep event afloat. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews refused to spend $7B on the multi-sport event, instead announcing a $2B support package for regional Victoria. Commonwealth Games Federation blasted the move as "hugely disappointing" and is now…

The Hindu

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

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

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games 2026: why has Victoria pulled out and what happens now?

With the Australia state of Victoria stepping away from its commitment to host the Games, will the event be able to go ahead?

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'Big blow': cancelled Commonwealth Games to hit youngsters

'You do wonder if it has anything to do with a snub towards the monarchy.'

Newcastle Herald

‘Aren’t what they used to be’: other Australian states quick to rule out bids for 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victorian withdrawal

Perth’s lord mayor is keen but all other Australian states have ruled out stepping in to replace Victoria

The Guardian - AU

Aussie swim coach, hockey boss blast Comm Games call

A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

AAP

Australia’s Victoria state withdraws as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The original budget for the games was estimated to be around 2.6 billion dollars (£1.3 billion) but ballooned out to nearly triple that.

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Australia Commonwealth Games 2026: Victoria cancels event after costs blow out to $7bn

Commonwealth Games Federation says the state government’s decision was ‘hugely disappointing’

The Guardian - AU

Victoria pulls the pin on 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games slated for regional Victoria will not go ahead after the state government pulled support, saying hosting them will cost too much.

AAP

Lakshya Sen out of U.S. Open, loses to Feng in semis

Lakshya Sen lost 17-21, 24-22, 17-21 against second-seed Li Shi Feng in a gruelling last-four match that lasted one hour and 16 minutes in the BWF Super 300 event. Read more on The Hindu

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Australia win extra athletics medal at Birmingham Games

Confirmation of a doping violation has given Australia the bronze medal in the women's 4x100m athletics event at last year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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World Weightlifting Championship: Mirabai Chanu to spearhead Indian campaign in Riyadh from September 4

Two-time medallist Mirabai Chanu will once again spearhead the Indian challenge in the World Weightlifting Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September. Apart from Chanu (49kg), Commonwealth Games medallists Bindyarani Devi (55kg) and Achinta Sheuli (73kg), Shubham Todkar (61kg) and Narayana Ajith (73kg) will also compete in the world event.

The Hindu

Canada Open badminton | Lakshya Sen sails into final, Sindhu suffers semifinal loss to Yamaguchi

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen stormed into the final of the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament with a straight-game win over Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in Calgary. Sen, who has slipped to world number 19 after struggling to find his form early in the season, saw off the world number…

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‘Truly sorry’: Australian sports director apologises for social media ‘transgressions’

Former Commonwealth Games cycling gold medallist Allan Davis issues apology after allegations surface he sent unsolicited messages on social media

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National weightlifting coach Vijay Sharma optimistic about Jeremy’s comeback after his ‘bad phase’

National weightlifting coach Vijay Sharma optimistic about Jeremy’s comeback after his ‘bad phase’. Jeremy, the Commonwealth Games champion who overcame a hand injury during the Birmingham Games last year, was diagnosed with a back issue in June

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Canada Open Super 500: Sindhu, Sen enter semifinals

Commonwealth Games champions P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen notched up contrasting wins to advance to the semifinals of the Canada Open Super 500 badminton tournament here.

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland swimming hero Barry McClements back making waves at place where it all began

The Ards para-swimmer made history at the Commonwealth Games, securing NI's first ever medal in the pool with a stunning backstroke performance

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Ozzy Osbourne says he's "thrilled to bits" that the British public have voted to name a 10 metre-high mechanical metal bull 'Ozzy' in his honour

A huge mechanical bull created for the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been named after proud Brummie, and ex-Black Sabbath frontman, Ozzy Osbourne

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The Guardian - UK

Mechanical bull from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to be named Ozzy

Public choose name of Black Sabbath singer for the bull, which will be placed at Birmingham New Street station

The New Daily

Stacey Marinkovich re-signs as Diamonds coach until 2027

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has re-signed until 2027, allowing her to guide Australia to Commonwealth Games and World Cup glory.

Birmingham Post

Commonwealth Games transport chief and former FSB chairman recognised in King's Birthday Honours

Anne Shaw led the transport plan which moved more than a million spectators, athletes and officials around the region at last summer's sporting spectacle

Daily Record

'Rarest' £2 coins worth up to £35 in circulation - check your change now

The iconic bi-metal £2 coin we all know is celebrating 25 years in circulation, so we've taken a look at some of of the rarest designs that are worth the most.

The Independent UK

We are treated as small men – Shaunagh Brown wants more done for female athletes

The 33-year-old retired from the Red Roses in December, and also represented England in the hammer at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The Hindu

Indonesia Open | Lakshya, Srikanth enter second round in style

Commonwealth Games champion Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen and compatriot Kidambi Srikanth eased into the second round of the men’s singles at the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000 event with straight-game wins over their respective rivals.

Daily Mirror

Rarest £2 coins worth up to £35 - as it celebrates 25 years in circulation

According to Coinhunter, there are 63 different designs for the iconic bi-metal £2 coin and around 37 of them are in circulation and can be found in your spare change

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