Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Victoria cancels hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

CommWealthGames.jpg
Victoria cancels hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games. Source: Getty / Raveendran Namasivayam

The Victorian Government has sensationally dumped plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, due to rising costs.The decision has left the sports community reeling, while others are now asking what the future of the event could be. Our producer Praba Maheswaran speaks to Raveendran Namasivayam who is a Head of Finance, working for an organisation in Melbourne, explains the story.


Published

By Praba Maheswaran

Source: SBS



Share this with family and friends


The Victorian Government has sensationally dumped plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, due to rising costs.The decision has left the sports community reeling, while others are now asking what the future of the event could be. Our producer Praba Maheswaran speaks to Raveendran Namasivayam who is a Head of Finance, working for an organisation in Melbourne, explains the story.


Listen to SBS Tamil at 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on SBS Radio 2.Find your area’s radio frequency by visiting our tune in page.For listening on DAB+ digital radio, search for ‘SBS Radio’.


Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Tamil

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Tamil News

Stream now