FOI 5314 – Document Received By Minister Wells In Relation To 2026 Commonwealth Games, 6 June 2024.

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This FOI release contains Commonwealth Games Australia's letter to Minister Wells dated 6 June 2024, transmitting CGA's 2023 Annual Report. The document addresses the significant impact of Victoria's withdrawal from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games in July 2023, noting the loss of athlete development pathways ahead of Brisbane 2032. CGA reports that Team Australia won 64 medals across seven sports at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. The letter highlights CGA's continued commitment through its $13 million 'Green2Gold2Great' investment program, with $4.8 million allocated in 2023 to support athlete performance initiatives. CGA also references recent research on the Commonwealth Games' impact on athlete performance trajectories toward World Championships and Olympic qualification. The document notes CGA's updated Strategic Plan and constitutional amendments approved at the May 2024 Annual General Meeting.