Lack of time to prepare deters Malaysia from hostingDecision raises possibility that Games may not take place
Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to uncertainty over costs and insufficient funding offered, its government said on Friday, in a major setback for the quadrennial multi-sport event.
Malaysia was asked to step in after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host, citing ballooning costs, with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) offering £100m in supporting funds. The latest decision raises the possibility that the Games may not take place for the first time since being cancelled due to the second world war.
