Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) said Monday it was considering hosting a downsized Commonwealth Games in 2026 but the...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) said Monday it was considering hosting a "downsized" Commonwealth Games in 2026 but the final decision would lie with the government.
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is scrambling to find a host after the Australian state of Victoria abruptly pulled out in July last year, citing spiralling costs.
"For example, it doesn't have to include 15 sports. It could be 10 sports, resulting in a smaller opening and closing ceremony," OCM secretary-general Mohamad Nazifuddin Najib said.
"So, all of that can be discussed, but we'll let the decision come from the cabinet."
Malaysian sports minister Hannah Yeoh confirmed that the government was considering the plan to host the Games.
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