Which country is hoisting the 2026 Commonwealth Games?:

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ASwitzerland

BAustralia

CIreland

DScotland

Answer:

The Commonwealth Games are a quadrennial (every four years) international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.
They are often referred to as the Friendly Games due to their emphasis on friendly competition and cultural exchange.
To host the Commonwealth Games, a country must be a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
The Commonwealth of Nations is a political association of 56 member states, most of which are former territories of the British Empire.
Ireland is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Therefore, it is not eligible to host the Commonwealth Games.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games were originally awarded to the state of Victoria, Australia, in April 2022.
However, in July 2023, the Victorian government announced its withdrawal from hosting the Games due to significant cost escalations.
As of late 2023 and early 2024, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is actively searching for a new host for the 2026 Games. No new host has been confirmed.
This situation highlights the complexities and financial challenges associated with hosting major international sporting events.

The first British Empire Games (renamed Commonwealth Games in 1978) were held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.
The Games feature a wide range of sports, including core sports like athletics, swimming, and boxing, as well as optional sports chosen by the host city.
The Commonwealth Games are unique among multi-sport events in that they include a fully integrated para-sport program.
The most recent Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham, England, in 2022.
Australia has hosted the Commonwealth Games five times, more than any other nation (Sydney 1938, Perth 1962, Brisbane 1982, Melbourne 2006, Gold Coast 2018).

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