Glasgow to be named 2026 Commonwealth Video games hosts after Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts final yr, attributable to rising prices; Commonwealth Video games Federation pledged a £100m funding whereas the UK authorities and Australian authorities additionally assured help
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Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Video games, and is ready to take action once more 2026
Glasgow is ready to be named host metropolis of the 2026 Commonwealth Video games after authorities funding was secured for the occasion.
The Australian state of Victoria was attributable to host the the Video games however withdrew final yr attributable to rising prices.
Following prolonged negotiations with organisers, the Scottish authorities has now signed off on staging the 2026 Video games.
It comes after the Commonwealth Video games Federation pledged a £100m funding and the UK authorities additionally assured help. Late final week, the Australian authorities additionally promised a number of million kilos to assist Glasgow’s provide.
Glasgow stepped in after Victoria in Australia pulled out
The choice comes as organisers have sought to reassure the Scottish authorities that no public cash was wanted for the supply of the Video games.
Glasgow did host the 2014 video games, however the occasion in 2026 can be scaled again – with fewer venues and the variety of sports activities to be decreased from 18 to 10-13.
Ian Reid CBE, Chair of Commonwealth Video games Scotland, stated: “Today Glasgow 2026 is one step closer to becoming a reality and we are delighted that both the Scottish and UK governments have backed our proposal.
“We have now been clear from the outset that our Video games idea for Glasgow 2026 aligns with the CGF’s technique to make the Video games extra accessible for future hosts, while guaranteeing that public funds aren’t required. Glasgow is among the few cities within the Commonwealth that may ship on time given its world class amenities, skilled workforce and robust provide chain.
“This is a really exciting opportunity and we will be working hard over the coming days to bring the final pieces of the puzzle together. I would like to thank both the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia for their confidence and financial contributions to the project, which have ensured that the Games can continue, that public funds will not be required and which delivers a significant economic boost to the City of Glasgow and to Scotland.”
