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BBC News
16-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Seven nations plan 2030 & 2034 Commonwealth bids
Fears that Glasgow 2026 might be the last-ever Commonwealth Games have been alleviated after seven nations lodged official expressions of interest to host in 2030 or largest city stepped in last year with plans for a scaled-back Games next summer after the Australia state of Victoria withdrew for financial proposed changes to the event - fewer sports, fewer athletes, fewer venues - have lessened the cost and enticed other potential hosts to look at future stagings. Canada, India, Nigeria, plus two others have all publicly confirmed their interest in the centenary Games in 2030, while New Zealand are one of two nations looking at the 2034 January, the 74 Commonwealth nations were invited to lodge notes of interest and the seven who responded positively - all from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania - will have the feasiblity of their bids examined over the next five is expected that the hosts of the 2030 Games will be finalised in Sport chief executive Katie Sadleir said: "We are thrilled with the incredible interest from four of our six regions."We cannot understate the hugely-significant role Scotland has played, having the foresight, tenacity and innovative thinking to step forward and host in 2026. "We are confident that Glasgow's pioneering example will increase the breadth of countries able to host the Games in the decades ahead."Phil Batty, chief executive of Glasgow 2026, said the news shows that next summer's Games will be "a pivotal moment" in the event's history."I have every confidence Glasgow 2026 will pioneer a new model for the major event - one that delivers a successful Games on time, on budget and with high-quality sport at the heart of the experience," he added.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
King to launch Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Baton Relay with Chris Hoy
THE King will launch the inaugural King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace today, officially starting the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He will hand the baton to champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy (below) - the first bearer on its journey around the world. Trinidad and Tobago will be the first destination. Charles and Camilla will also be guests of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Baroness Scotland, at the annual Commonwealth Day reception on Monday evening. After Hoy, the next three baton bearers will be wheelchair racer Sammi Kinghorn, ocean plastics campaigner Keiran Healy and Trinidad and Tobago judo athlete Gabriella Wood - who studies at the University of Stirling. The King will place a sealed message into the baton, and it will remain inside until the opening ceremony to be read out. First Minister John Swinney also will be in London to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey. Swinney said: "Glasgow already has a tremendous record for hosting, receiving international recognition for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. "Glasgow 2026 will bring huge economic benefits to the city and support upgrades to sporting facilities - benefitting individuals, communities and clubs." The games will take place from July 23 to August 2 next year.
The Independent
10-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits' from Commonwealth Games on milestone day
Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is a 'huge opportunity', Scotland's First Minister said as the city reached a 'milestone' in the countdown to the sporting contest. There are 500 days until the tournament gets under way in Scotland's largest city. The event has been slimmed down to 10 sports, with Glasgow having stepped in as host city last year after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out amid concerns over costs. John Swinney stressed the 'huge economic benefits to the city' that come from hosting the event. The Scottish Government has made clear public funding is not needed in order for the tournament – which will run from Thursday July 23 through to Sunday August 2 – to take place. It marks Glasgow's second time hosting the games in just over a decade, with Commonwealth athletes having come to the city in 2014 Mr Swinney said: 'As the countdown to Glasgow 2026 reaches the 500 days-to-go milestone, today is an excellent opportunity for us all to come together, to show our support for the athletes and everyone involved in bringing the games to Scotland. 'With athletes and para athletes from 74 nations and territories, hundreds of thousands of visitors, and a global broadcast audience of more than one billion, this is a huge opportunity for Scotland on the world stage.' He spoke out ahead of attending the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London. The First Minister added: 'The theme of this year's Commonwealth Day event celebrates the importance of strong and connected communities – and that is exactly what the Glasgow 2026 Games will represent. 'Glasgow already has a tremendous record for hosting, receiving international recognition for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games as an outstanding fortnight of sporting and cultural events.' Mr Swinney continued: 'Glasgow 2026 will bring huge economic benefits to the city, and support upgrades to sporting facilities – benefiting individuals, communities and clubs. 'The games will also generate thousands of volunteering opportunities which will develop skills and provide significant health and wellbeing benefits to those participating. 'Watching Scottish athletes on the world stage can also inspire the public to be more active, try a new sport, or join a local sports club – contributing to our vision of a more active Scotland.'
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits' from Commonwealth Games on milestone day
Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is a 'huge opportunity', Scotland's First Minister said as the city reached a 'milestone' in the countdown to the sporting contest. There are 500 days until the tournament gets under way in Scotland's largest city. The event has been slimmed down to 10 sports, with Glasgow having stepped in as host city last year after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out amid concerns over costs. John Swinney stressed the 'huge economic benefits to the city' that come from hosting the event. The Scottish Government has made clear public funding is not needed in order for the tournament – which will run from Thursday July 23 through to Sunday August 2 – to take place. It marks Glasgow's second time hosting the games in just over a decade, with Commonwealth athletes having come to the city in 2014 Mr Swinney said: 'As the countdown to Glasgow 2026 reaches the 500 days-to-go milestone, today is an excellent opportunity for us all to come together, to show our support for the athletes and everyone involved in bringing the games to Scotland. 'With athletes and para athletes from 74 nations and territories, hundreds of thousands of visitors, and a global broadcast audience of more than one billion, this is a huge opportunity for Scotland on the world stage.' He spoke out ahead of attending the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London. The First Minister added: 'The theme of this year's Commonwealth Day event celebrates the importance of strong and connected communities – and that is exactly what the Glasgow 2026 Games will represent. 'Glasgow already has a tremendous record for hosting, receiving international recognition for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games as an outstanding fortnight of sporting and cultural events.' Mr Swinney continued: 'Glasgow 2026 will bring huge economic benefits to the city, and support upgrades to sporting facilities – benefiting individuals, communities and clubs. 'The games will also generate thousands of volunteering opportunities which will develop skills and provide significant health and wellbeing benefits to those participating. 'Watching Scottish athletes on the world stage can also inspire the public to be more active, try a new sport, or join a local sports club – contributing to our vision of a more active Scotland.'
