With less than two years before the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow has been confirmed as the new host city.
The Games represent the highest level at which a Manx athlete can compete under the three legs.
Originally due to be held in Australia, host city Victoria dropped out citing a spiralling bill that was expected to £3.13bn.
Glasgow26
There will be no athlete’s village and any opening and closing ceremonies are expected to be scaled back.
There will be fewer teams and fewer sports, but it hasn’t yet been confirmed how this will work.
Ian Reid, chairman of Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS), told the BBC he was “delighted” at the confirmation.
He said: “We have been clear from the outset that our Games concept for Glasgow 2026 aligns with the CGF’s strategy to make the Games more accessible for future hosts, whilst ensuring that public funds are not required.
2 Comments