2026 Commonwealth Games Announcement Quiz

Who announced that Victoria would no longer be hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

• The Prime Minister

• The Victorian Premier

• The Mayor of Melbourne

• The Sports Minister

What was the original estimated cost of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

• 2.6 billion dollars

• 6 to 7 billion dollars

• 1 billion dollars

• 5 billion dollars

What is the new estimated cost of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

• 8 billion dollars

• 6 to 7 billion dollars

• 4 billion dollars

• 2.6 billion dollars

What will the Victorian Government still go ahead with despite not hosting the games?

• Building a new stadium

• Upgrading regional sporting facilities

• Hosting a different international event

• Constructing a new airport

What is the big question following the announcement?

• Who will manage the games?

• Who will host the games?

• Who will participate in the games?

• Who will fund the games?

Which state was originally planned to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

• Victoria

• New South Wales

• Queensland

• South Australia

What is one of the reasons cited for Victoria withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

• Political instability

• High costs

• Lack of infrastructure

• Security concerns

Which organization is responsible for overseeing the Commonwealth Games?

• International Olympic Committee

• Commonwealth Games Federation

• World Athletics Institute

• FIFA