The Commonwealth Games Federation has secured £100million in compensation from the Victorian Government following their withdrawal as hosts in July 2023.
Commonwealth Games Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to back plans for Glasgow to host the multi-sport event in 2026 after stressing no public money would be needed.
The Commonwealth Games Federation has secured £100million in compensation from the Victorian Government following their withdrawal as hosts in July 2023. He added: "Should we choose not to step up and host, the future of high-performance sport in Scotland will be under serious threat." “However, the window of opportunity is fast closing, and with it, the ability to deliver within the timeline ahead of us hampered by uncertainty and delays.
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