The Commonwealth Games have birthed countless Australian sporting careers, but the event might be on its deathbed after Victoria cancelled its plans to host the 2026 edition. State Premier Daniel Andrews says rising costs have made the Games untenable, while critics have rubbished his claims. Today, Patrick Stack speaks with Peter Beattie and Tracey Holmes to understand how this transpired, what it will do to Australia's reputation and whether we just saw the end of a sports event that's run more than ninety years. Featured: Peter Beattie, 2018 Commonwealth Games chief. Tracey Holmes, senior reporter, ABC Sport. 

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