Commonwealth Games

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Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. What might the ... (SBS)

By 2026, when Victoria hosts the Commonwealth Games, a British monarchy expert says the Commonwealth might have shifted in "shape", but not size.

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Regional Victoria announced as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games (The Guardian)

Opening ceremony will take place at MCG, while Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Gippsland will hold sporting events.

Kuala Lumpur, Cardiff, Calgary, Edmonton and Adelaide had all earlier withdrawn from proposed bids. Victoria’s opposition leader, Matthew Guy, said hosting the Commonwealth Games outside Melbourne is “outstanding” for the regional parts of the state. Commonwealth Games Australia president, Ben Houston, said the home games will provide “immeasurable benefits” for athletes in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, describing them as “three home games” for athletes in six years. “We now look forward to a bright future as we work together to stage a Commonwealth Games like no other.” “In Victoria, we believe we have found the perfect partner for the next stage of our journey,” Martin said in a statement. Commonwealth Games Federation president, Louise Martin, said Commonwealth Games Australia and the Victorian government set out a “bold and innovative vision” for the event.

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Victoria confirmed as 2026 Commonwealth Games host with ... (ABC News)

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in regional Victoria, with hubs to be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland.

The opening ceremony will be held in Melbourne at the MCG, with the rest of the events to be held the regions. - The opening ceremony will be at the MCG but most events will be in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with regional parts of the state set to host the majority of events.

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'New model': Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games (The Age)

Four regional hubs will be established in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with an athletes' village, after Victoria won out as the only ...

“It will provide a significant boost for regional economies and be welcomed by local businesses which will benefit from the influx of visitors. The 2006 Commonwealth Games village in Parkville has since been used as 1600 dwellings, including 20 per cent social housing. We promised we wouldn’t be doing a re-run of 2006.” Andrews said they could host events such as pre-competition training and cultural festivities. Four regional hubs will be established in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with an athletes’ village. Shepparton will also host events, and the MCG will host the opening ceremony to kick the games off in 2026.

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Commonwealth Games 2026 to be held in regional Victoria, premier ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Premier Daniel Andrews said it would not be a 're-run' of Melbourne's 2006 games.

Birmingham in England will host the games later this year. Andrews said it will not be a “re-run” of the 2006 games and while the opening ceremony will be held in Melbourne, the rest of the program will unfold in regional Victoria. Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, in an event that will be held predominantly in the regions.

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Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games (Manning River Times)

Victoria has won a one-horse race to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the event to be largely held in the state's regions.

Table Tennis and Para Table Tennis - Geelong The Games last came to Victoria in 2006, when Melbourne played host. "We're not just doing a re-run.

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PA Celebrates Para-sport Integration For 2026 Commonwealth ... (Paralympics Australia)

Victoria has been given the chance to take the ever-growing impact of Para-sport to a whole new level when it hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

We now look forward to a bright future as we work together to stage a Commonwealth Games like no other.” For aspiring athletes and fans alike residing in regional Victoria, being able to experience a major multi-sport event in their local area is an invaluable opportunity. “We will have three editions of the Commonwealth Games in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane.

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Regional Victoria to host 2026 Comm Games (The Canberra Times)

Regional Victoria will briefly be the centre of the international sports universe in 2026, with the state officially...

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Mayor hopeful Dandenong plays part in Commonwealth Games (Dandenong Star Journal)

Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth games! The Games will be held across multiple regions with hubs to be established in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and ...

“I think it’s going to be great for Victoria and hopefully Greater Dandenong can be part of it.” “The Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria is great for jobs, hospitality and our economy,” the Premier said. “It’s a great opportunity to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games and I want to work closely with the government to make Dandenong a viable place to to hold events,” the Mayor added.

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Melbourne to host 2026 Commonwealth Games - Tri and Para Tri ... (Triathlon Magazine Canada)

The 2026 Games will be hosted by the State of Victoria in Australia, and triathlon and Para triathlon have both been confirmed to be part of the program.

The last time the country hosted the Games was in 2018. Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games on five different occasions starting in Sydney in 1938. The triathlon events will take place in Geeolong.

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