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Victoria's trash is now Commonwealth Games treasure

Two years after Victoria suddenly scrapped hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a batch of countries are hoping to host after Scotland's Glasgow next year.

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Susan Egelstaff: There's only a year until Glasgow 2026 so why do we know so little?

Wednesday marks the one-year-to-go milestone for Glasgow 2026 but despite the Commonwealth Games fast-approaching, why do we still know so few…

The National (Scotland)

Presenter Gethin Jones named Wales’ chef de mission for Commonwealth Games

Jones also worked as an attache for the Welsh team at the Gold Coast Games in 2018.

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Work to upgrade ‘incredible’ Scottish stadium for Glasgow Commonwealth Games begins

WORK is underway to upgrade Scotstoun Stadium ahead of next summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ...

The National (Scotland)

Orkney prepares to welcome athletes for the ultimate island showdown

‘THE Commonwealth Games is always called the Friendly Games – but they haven’t seen the Island Games!”

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Paralympian skier Callum Deboys on his bike and chasing Commonwealth Games glory

The phrase ‘making the most of a bad situation’ could have been coined for Callum Deboys.

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Weightlifter Jason Epton on selling cars, Commonwealth Games hopes & dancing teacakes

Love took Jason Epton to rural North America. Weightlifting supported him when he came back.

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Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Flawed costings, hasty decisions and a lack of due diligence have been identified by a scathing report into Victoria's handling of the Commonwealth Games.

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Manchester United rejected offer of FREE 80,000-seater stadium in 2002 that would have saved them £2bn: report

Manchester United preferred to keep playing at Old Trafford rather than move stadiums for free - a mistake that is now costing them £2bn

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India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics

India lines up Commonwealth Games bid as stepping stone in aspiration to host 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad.

Al Jazeera

King and Sir Chris Hoy kick off Glasgow Commonwealth Games countdown

Charles handed a wooden baton to the six-time Olympic champion to launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace

Evening Standard

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.

AAP

Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Dame Laura Kenny named president of Commonwealth Games England

The 32-year-old has become the organisation’s youngest ever president, following in the footsteps of Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Denise Lewis.

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Rare Commonwealth Games £2 coin selling for £5000

A RARE £2 coin celebrating the Commonwealth Games held in a Scottish city is being sold on eBay for a staggering £5000 ...

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Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

The National (Scotland)

One-third of Scots say Commonwealth Games should end – so how can it continue?

THE Commonwealth Games needs to adapt if it is going to last, experts have said – after an exclusive new poll showed that one-third of Scots think…

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SNP Government must seize Glasgow 2026 as chance for Scotland's soft-power

THE 2026 Commonwealth Games provides an opportunity for Scotland and the Commonwealth to have a reset about how nations use sport ...

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Department defends advice on bungled Commonwealth Games

A government agency has defended its advice to the Victorian government in the lead-up to the abandoned Commonwealth Games, despite a damning report.

The Times of India

Weightlifters face maximum 8-year ban for second doping offence

NEW DELHI: Two prominent weightlifters, including a national champion who had stunned multiple Commonwealth Games medallist Vikas Thakur in a domestic meet, are staring at a maximum eight-year ban each from competitions after their urine samples tested positive for a cocktail of banned substances for the second time in their…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow needs cleaning before Commonwealth Games, union bosses urge

UNION leaders have said that Glasgow needs a deep clean before hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

The National (Scotland)

Police expect ‘no detriment’ to budget from Commonwealth Games

POLICE Scotland expects there will be “no detriment” to its budget stemming from the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: The winners and losers of the Glasgow 2026 sports programme

The sports programme for Glasgow 2026 has been revealed and while there's some winners, there's plenty of losers too.

The National (Scotland)

Concern over Commonwealth Games impact on homeless people

TALKS are underway with Glasgow hoteliers ahead of the arrival of thousands of Commonwealth Games athletes amid concerns over the potential impact…

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer seeks 2030 host for troubled Commonwealth Games

Prime minister trying to secure tournament’s future at Commonwealth summit in Samoa

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