GLASGOW is to host a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a deal was backed by the Scottish Government.
However, it will feature fewer sports and athletes with a total of 10 sports to take place.
It comes after the Australian state of Victoria was originally chosen to stage the multi-sport event but withdrew as host due to rising costs.
Here’s a look at what you need to know.
Commonwealth Games sports
A wide range of sports took place in 2022 when the event was held in Birmingham, though far less will take place in 2026.
Given there’s only 10 sports, it’s likely some of the major events including athletics, swimming and cycling will be included.
Here’s a look at everything which took place in 2022:
- Aquatics
- Athletics
- Badminton
- 3x3 basketball
- Beach volleyball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Gymnastics
- Field hockey
- Judo
- Lawn bowls
- Netball
- Para powerlifting
- Rugby sevens
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Triathlon
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
It is yet to be confirmed which sports will take place at the next Commonwealth Games, although Scotland has previously found success in the likes of lawn bowls and judo as well as swimming and cycling.
Commonwealth Games country list
The games date back to 1930 meaning that members have changed over the years due to global political implications and withdrawals.
In Birmingham in 2022, a total of 72 nations competed in the games – the full list can be seen below.
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Cook Islands
- Cyprus
- Dominica
- England
- Eswatini
- Falkland Islands
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guernsey
- Guyana
- India
- Isle of Man
- Jamaica
- Jersey
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Ireland
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Scotland
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- St Helena
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Wales
- Zambia
What has been said about the games so far?
Ian Reid, chairman of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said 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.
"Glasgow is one of the few cities in the Commonwealth that can deliver on time given its world-class facilities, experienced workforce and strong supply chain.
“This is a really exciting opportunity and we will be working hard over the coming days to bring the final pieces of the puzzle together."
