Source: International Business Times
Fireworks erupt over the Alexander Stadium during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022 AFP The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 edition last week, but according to former Olympic marketing guru Michael Payne "it would be wrong to write the event off just yet. "Malaysia's decision came despite the offer of a GBP100 million ($126 million) sweetener from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) towards the costs of hosting the event. Organisers are trying to fill the vacuum left by the withdrawal last year of the Australian state of Victoria, who were announced as hosts in 2022.
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