Malaysia declines offer to host Commonwealth Games 2026


PETALING JAYA: The government has decided not to accept the offer to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a Cabinet meeting on Friday (March 22), says the Youth and Sports Ministry.

In a statement issued by the ministry's corporate communications unit, the ministry said the decision was made after taking into account all implications of Malaysia hosting the games.

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