Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has pulled the rug out from under the news cycle today.

He's announced that Victoria will no longer be holding the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Is this the beginning of the end for the tournament?

NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol doesn't think so - she made her case to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has pulled the rug out from under the news cycle today.
He's announced that Victoria will no longer be holding the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Is this the beginning of the end for the tournament?
NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol doesn't think so - she made her case to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
LISTEN ABOVE

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Nicki Nicol: NZOC CEO on Victoria withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

This weekend, the next Zuffa boxing event is taking place and Australian boxer Jai Opetaia is returning to the ring to take on the current WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Noel Mikaelian.

Jai joined D'Arcy to discuss the upcoming bout.

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This weekend, the next Zuffa boxing event is taking place and Australian boxer Jai Opetaia is returning to the ring to take on the current WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Noel Mikaelian.
Jai joined D'Arcy to discuss the upcoming bout.
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Jai Opetaia: Australian boxer speaks ahead of upcoming clash against Noel Mikaelian

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Following the recent defeat to South Africa in Soweto, the All Blacks are unable to win the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour as the South Africans have a 2-1 lead.

However, there is one final test match set to be staged in Baltimore to give the All Blacks a chance to draw the series and head back to New Zealand with half a trophy.

Ant Strachan is a former All Black, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Following the recent defeat to South Africa in Soweto, the All Blacks are unable to win the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour as the South Africans have a 2-1 lead.
However, there is one final test match set to be staged in Baltimore to give the All Blacks a chance to draw the series and head back to New Zealand with half a trophy.
Ant Strachan is a former All Black, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Ant Strachan: former All Black on the team's chances of victory in Baltimore

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It was recently announced that the PSA Squash World Championships are going to be held in Auckland in 2028. 

This event will be taking place four months before the sport makes its Olympic debut in Los Angeles.

Martin Dowson is the CEO of Squash NZ, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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It was recently announced that the PSA Squash World Championships are going to be held in Auckland in 2028.&nbsp;
This event will be taking place four months before the sport makes its Olympic debut in Los Angeles.
Martin Dowson is the CEO of Squash NZ, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Martin Dowson: Squash NZ CEO on the PSA Squash World Champs being held in Auckland in 2028

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/8e84dacd-dcbc-4b09-bc47-b4bf008e9d54/transcript

Nicki Nicol: NZOC CEO on Victoria withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

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