'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth Games doubts
Summary
Glasgow successfully hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the original host city, Victoria, withdrew. While the event was positive with many happy fans and athletes, there are still doubts about the future of the Games as the next host city, Ahmedabad, prepares for 2026.Key Facts
- Victoria, the original host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, pulled out in 2023.
- Glasgow stepped in and hosted the Games for 11 days with 674 medals awarded.
- Ticket sales in Glasgow were 434,000, lower than the 1.5 million in Birmingham 2022, but still showed good attendance.
- Big athletes like Josh Kerr and Adam Peaty competed, but some notable competitors withdrew late or missed the event.
- Social media views and TV audiences in Australia and New Zealand were strong, but UK coverage was limited.
- The next Commonwealth Games will be in Ahmedabad, India, scheduled for October 2026.
- Ahmedabad’s Games may help India prepare for future events like the Olympics and Paralympics.
- The timing change to October will affect athletes’ schedules and decisions.
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