Glasgow hailed for saving Commonwealth Games as baton passes to Amdavad
Glasgow successfully hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games after stepping in to replace the original host, Victoria, which withdrew due to rising costs. The event has been praised for its sustainable, scaled-back format, which organizers believe provides a viable blueprint for the future of the multi-sport competition.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul O'Hare BBC Scotland The closing ceremony included a spectacular fireworks display above the Clyde. This video has no sound. The man responsible for delivering Glasgow 2026 said the city had "saved and reinvented" the Commonwealth Games, three years after its future was plunged into doubt.
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