Scottish city Glasgow has reportedly 'reached an agreement' to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, months after former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews left organisers in the lurch.
Reports have emerged that Scotland has"reached an agreement" to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games , after former Victoria n premier Daniel Andrews bungled his state's effort to put on the showpiece sporting event.Scottish city Glasgow has reportedly"reached an agreement" to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games , months after former Victoria n premier Daniel Andrews left organisers in the lurch.
The move prompted outrage among Australia's sporting community and Victorian taxpayers, with the debacle seriously damaging the nation's international reputation and leaving the state with a massive $589 million bill. The Commonwealth Games Federation, responsible for overseeing the sporting showpiece, had originally said it would announce a new host by May 2023, but with no news months after that deadline some had feared the 2026 games would have to be cancelled entirely.
Veteran Olympics reporter Duncan Mackay reported Glasgow was now set to save the event, although the news is yet to be officially confirmed. Picture: Getty Images Glasgow previously put on the 2014 Commonwealth Games, hailed as one of the finest editions, playing host to almost 5,000 athletes competing across 17 sports.
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