19 Jul 2023

Grandiose ideas grounded games

From Morning Report, 8:37 am on 19 July 2023

A prominent sports journalist says grandiose ideas helped sink the next Commonwealth Games.

The Australian state of Victoria has cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to budget blowouts.

Phil Gifford says it's a sad move, and he's not sure whether the Games can survive it.

Gifford spoke to Corin Dann.