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Same, I saw that article and checked the date on it! Maybe this is just the bid formalising what was already known.![]()
No UK rescue for 2026 Commonwealth Games after Gold Coast withdrawal
The British government has told Commonwealth Games organisers it will not step in to save the 2026 event after the Gold Coast pulled outwww.theguardian.com
I thought Brisbane/Gold Coast etc had already ruled out hosting to be honest.
The big issue that the CWGs has is that it’s almost impossible to hold it at a convenient time for every sport. So it becomes a secondary event in the season for many sports.I know that some Brits and maybe others will hate this comment, but I sometimes wonder if the Commonwealth Games maintains the meaning it used to have and if it maybe distracts from other competitions that are more meaningful...
Speaking only from the standpoint of gymnastics.
I feel that for gymnasts who are not going to qualify for worlds or Olympics, it’s a good chance to compete in a big competition, that’s about all. I like to watch prelims and see athletes from smaller feds. Not that bothered about watching UK home nations, AUS and Canada in finals.I know that some Brits and maybe others will hate this comment, but I sometimes wonder if the Commonwealth Games maintains the meaning it used to have and if it maybe distracts from other competitions that are more meaningful...
Speaking only from the standpoint of gymnastics.