After Malaysia decided not to host the Commonwealth Games, Singapore has followed suit and ruled out hosting the next edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2026, which now casts further doubt on the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event.
In response to Singapore media CNA’s query, Sport Singapore (SportSG) and Commonwealth Games Singapore (CGS) said on Wednesday (Apr 3) that they have “studied the feasibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games and have decided not to make any bid to host the Games”.
This comes a few weeks after Singapore said it was “assessing the feasibility” of an invitation by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to stage the 2026 edition.
SportSG and CGS told CNA on Mar 14 that during last November’s general assembly, the CGF invited all member associations – including Singapore – to express interest in hosting the next Games.
The assembly, which was held in Singapore, was convened four months after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out as hosts of the 2026 Games, citing the projected cost overruns.
