The search to find a host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games drags on after Singapore ruled itself out of the running to host them.

The Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the original host in July after rising costs.

Malaysia was then offered a chance to host and £100m to help cover the costs, but it has since rejected the opportunity.

In a statement, Commonwealth Games Singapore and Sport Singapore said they had ‘studied the feasibility’ and ‘decided not to make any bid’.

With only two years until the multi-sport event and no host confirmed, doubts continue over the future of the event that is normally held every four years.

A Commonwealth Games Federation spokesman told BBC Sport last month that it was ‘in advanced, confidential discussions with potential hosts to secure a solution for the 2026 Games’ and said that £100m of ‘financial and strategic support’ had been made.

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street told the BBC in December Birmingham is unlikely to become replacement host of the 2026 games.

A host for the 2030 games is yet to be confirmed after the government of Alberta, Canada withdrew its support for a bid.