Countdown begins for muted Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
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Victoria's opposition leader has hit out at the government a year ahead of the Commonwealth Games, after former premier Daniel Andrews cancelled the state's hosting of the games last year.
Breakdown
- Victoria paid $200 million to Glasgow after cancelling its Commonwealth Games hosting. 14s
- The cancellation followed concerns over unaffordable costs exceeding $580 million. 27s
- Australia will send over 280 athletes to the Games in Glasgow. 42s
- The Games will feature only 10 sports, down from 19 in the previous event. 1m 11s
- 82% of medals won by Australians in Birmingham remain on the current program. 1m 30s