Malaysia has declined to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to time constraints, costs, and insufficient funding. This is a setback for the event, which has struggled to find hosts. The possibility of the Games not taking place for the first time since 1946 has now arisen.
Malaysia has rejected an offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to time constraints , costs, and insufficient funding. This is a major setback for the event, which has struggled to find hosts. The possibility of the Games not taking place for the first time since 1946 has now arisen. Malaysia cited short notice, cost concerns, and little time to assess the economic impact as reasons for their decision.
The Commonwealth Games Federation expressed disappointment but stated that the search for a host is ongoing
Malaysia Commonwealth Games Host Rejection Setback Time Constraints Costs Funding Search
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