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Glasgow confirmed as host city for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Scotland's Kennedy LEONARD (right) is challenged by Kenya's Victoria Reynolds during their Women 3x3 Basketball match at Smithfield Market in Birmingham, United Kingdom on July 31, 2022. The 2026 Games will be held in Glasgow. [FiLE]

Glasgow has been confirmed as the host city for the troubled 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be a slimmed-down version of the multi-sport event.

The future of the 2026 Games was thrown into doubt when the Australian state of Victoria, the original hosts, withdrew last year, citing rising costs.

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