Commonwealth Games-Glasgow confirmed as host of 'lighter and leaner' 2026 Games


FILE PHOTO: General view of Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, May 11, 2021. Picture taken May 11, 2021. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo

(Reuters) - Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday, the Scottish city stepping in after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew due to cost concerns, with organisers set to deliver a pared-down edition of the multi-sport event.

Among the sports to be axed from the programme are badminton, cricket, hockey and rugby sevens.

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