{"id":242868,"date":"2023-12-03T19:56:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T19:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=242868"},"modified":"2023-12-03T19:56:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T19:56:38","slug":"gold-coast-scraps-bid-to-host-troubled-2026-commonwealth-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/world-news\/gold-coast-scraps-bid-to-host-troubled-2026-commonwealth-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold Coast scraps bid to host troubled 2026 Commonwealth Games"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Gold Coast has scrapped its bid to host the 2026\/27 Commonwealth Games after it failed to generate support from the state or federal governments.<\/p>\n
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate confirmed the city would no longer pursue its $700 million bid to host a \u201cstreamlined\u201d 2026 Games, announced after the Victorian government pulled out in July citing cost blowouts.<\/p>\n
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Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate confirmed the city would no longer pursue its $700 million bid to host a \u201cstreamlined\u201d 2026 Games.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Paul Harris<\/cite><\/p>\n \u201cWe did our best and that\u2019s all people can expect,\u201d Mr Tate said in a statement on Sunday night.<\/p>\n \u201cSadly, at the same time, our country\u2019s reputation as a place that reneges on a global sports contract remains in tatters.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Tate said he knew the bid was audacious but said it would not have cost ratepayers.<\/p>\n \u201cIn simple terms, it seems our Games\u2019 vision doesn\u2019t align with the vision of the state or federal governments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and deputy premier Jacinta Allan announce the government\u2019s decision to abandon the 2026 Commonwealth Games.<\/span>Credit: <\/span>Joe Armao<\/cite><\/p>\n Mr Tate said he had been overwhelmed by support from locals, sports administrators, businesses and athletes \u201call wanting to see the event saved\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cWe also received fantastic support from great Australians like Gina Rinehart, Gerry Harvey and Katie Page yet we couldn\u2019t generate support from the state or federal governments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cOur dual proposal with Perth would have saved Australia\u2019s tarnished reputation, delivered billions into the national economy and given athletes, and para-athletes, a clear pathway towards other international competitions including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics and then on to the 2032 Games in Queensland.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr Tate said he would write to Commonwealth Games Federation president Chris Jenkins on Monday to advise him of the decision.<\/p>\n He said the city, which hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games, would move forward and seek other major sports and festival events.<\/p>\n \u201cI wish the federation success in finding a host for the 2026\/27 Games,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n -AAP<\/strong><\/p>\n The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here.<\/em><\/p>\nMost Viewed in National<\/h2>\n
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