Published 09/17/2024 1:20:29 p.m.

Commonwealth Games set to return to Glasgow in 2026

Scotland will host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 after Australia's Victoria state withdrew from hosting, ensuring the event's survival.
Glasgow will hold the Games again, but some sports will be dropped to reduce costs for sustainability.
Funding of £100 million will come from the Commonwealth Games Federation, aiding Glasgow's preparations.

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BBC News

Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026

A scaled-down version of the event, featuring fewer sports and athletes, will return to Glasgow.

09/17/2024 1:20:29 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Glasgow agrees deal to host ‘scaled-down’ Commonwealth Games in 2026

The Australian state of Victoria pulled out as hosts last year, prompting questions over the future of the Games

09/17/2024 1:19:53 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Scotland to host 'scaled-back' 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backed out

Scotland has rescued the Commonwealth Games that were in jeopardy after Australia's Victoria state backed out of plans to host the 2026 sporting event.

09/17/2024 4:25:40 p.m.·Canada

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NDTV

Glasgow Set To Be Announced As Host City Of 'Scaled Down' 2026 Commonwealth Games: Report

The Scottish capital of Glasgow is set to be announced as the host city of a "scaled down" Commonwealth Games in 2026, a year after Australian state Victoria pulled out due to ballooning costs, according to reports. The 2026 Commonwealth Games were to be held in multiple cities across Victoria but the Australian state made a shock announcement in July 2023 that it has pulled out of the multi-sport event citing a steep rise in projected expenditu…

09/16/2024 3:45:10 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Scotland to host 2026 Commonwealth Games after Australia backed out

Scotland has agreed to host the Commonwealth Games that were in jeopardy after Australia’s Victoria state backed out of plans to host the 2026 sporting event.

09/17/2024 3:06:13 p.m.·United States

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