Why did Maldives withdrew from participating in 2018 Commonwealth Games?
Maldives were supposed to participate in the 2018 commonwealth games to be held in Australia. But in the month of October 2018 the island nation of Indian Ocean withdrew from participating in the commonwealth games. This leaved the tally of countries participating in the games to 70.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General Baroness Scotland said "she was saddened by the Maldives' decision to leave".
Similar statement was given by the foreign ministry of Maldives. They said ""The decision to leave the Commonwealth was difficult, but inevitable."
Main reason for Madives quitting is said to be unfair treatment after resignation of the president and transfer of the powers in the country.
