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Fireworks erupt over the Alexander Stadium during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, on Aug. 8, 2022. Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images
Victorian taxpayers are set to pay Malaysia a $200 million (US$132 million) lifeline to salvage the Commonwealth Games.
Malaysia is in the lead to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after receiving a significant offer of $194 million from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to host the games.
