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Glasgow 'saved & reinvented' Commonwealth Games says chief executive

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games have ‘saved and reinvented’ the format and inspired every other nation to host the showpiece going forward, says…

The National (Scotland)

Commonwealth Games hailed ‘Alive and Kicking’ as Simple Minds close Glasgow 2026

The curtain has come down on the action.

The Independent UK

‘Ready for next 100 years’: Glasgow 2026 chief hails revamped Commonwealth Games

Phil Batty said the event can carry on for another 100 years, saying: ‘The Commonwealth Games are relevant, matter and are here to last’

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Glasgow 2026 CEO on what Commonwealth athletes really think of Glasgow

GLASGOW’S Commonwealth Games ensured “unity shone through” amid scenes of violence and division at a far-right rally in the city last weekend,…

The National (Scotland)

Australia welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games

Australian sports chiefs have been told they're welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games despite the fiasco surrounding the abandoned Victorian event.

AAP

Final hurrah? Glasgow’s cut-price Commonwealth Games fight for survival

Having stepped in when Victoria deemed the event ‘a waste of taxpayer money’, organisers are bullish about the Games’ future

The Guardian - UK

How Glasgow changed the game on a bare-bones budget

In the space of 18 months, Glasgow has saved the Commonwealth Games from extinction while rewriting the script on how to stage a major sporting event.

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Scottish bottling firm named Glasgow 2026 soft drinks partner

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB has also been named an official partner of Team Scotland.

The Independent UK

Legacy of 2014 Commonwealth Games ‘allows Glasgow to host 2026 event’

A slimmed-down version of the Games will return to Glasgow next year.

Evening Standard

CEO Phil Batty on why Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of

Chief executive Phil Batty has outlined why he believes Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of in 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Unicorn called Finnie unveiled as mascot for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Described as a ‘proud Glaswegian unicorn’, the mascot made her debut posing for pictures on top of the city’s Finnieston Crane.

The Independent UK

‘Festival of Brexit’ director brands it ‘very successful’ despite attendance flop

THE “Festival of Brexit” has been branded “very successful” by its director despite participation figures for the £120 million project…

The National (Scotland)

Festival of Brexit chief claims event was ‘success’ despite falling far short of visitor target

2.8 million attended live events, organisers reveal – but project branded ‘colossal waste of money’

The Independent UK

‘Festival of Brexit’ director brands it ‘very successful’ despite low attendance

The project ran from March to October this year and attracted three million in-person visitors, according to organisers.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Festival of Brexit’ visitor numbers fall short of expectations

Number of visitors to £120m Unboxed project, under investigation by spending watchdog, well below 66 million aspiration

The Guardian - UK

How Brexit nearly scuppered the ‘festival of Brexit’

Project hit by fall in labour supply and rise in costs, and investigation launched over low visitor numbers

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