Melbourne ¨C The Australian state of Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games across four regional hubs in a break from the traditional single-city model, the government said on Tuesday.
With no other countries outside Australia making a bid, Victoria was granted an exclusive negotiating period to secure the event in February.
¡°It¡¯s a great honor to have Victoria chosen as the host venue for the 2026 Commonwealth Games ¡ª we can¡¯t wait to welcome the world to all of our state,¡± Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said.
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