Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition

Josh Kerr delivered on his billing as the poster boy of the Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW - Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has failed to dispel doubts over the future of the event.

First held as the British Empire Games 96 years ago, the event was plunged into crisis in 2023 when the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as hosts over mounting costs.