Commonwealth Games: Glasgow occasion in 2026 will nonetheless have ‘wow issue’

And, after a number of “candid conversations”, they depart with “a very strong sense of confidence and satisfaction” that the Games – to be held from 23 July to 2 August 2026 – might be successful.

“People might expect something like Glasgow 2014, but we have to manage those expectations,” CoCom chair Chris Chan instructed BBC Sport Scotland.

“This Games will be lean and mean, short and sweet.

“We must ship a message to Commonwealth nations and athletes that there is nonetheless the wow issue that we had in 2014. And after sitting down with the organising committee, I’m completely satisfied they have every little thing on observe.”

The Games – the largest sporting event to be held in the UK next year – will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories, with more than 200 medals to be won across 50 competition sessions.

Organisers say “tens of 1000’s” of people have signed up for more information, with tickets going on sale in October.

“There’s little doubt Scotland has actually stepped up in a really courageous method to tackle the Games and discover options and an progressive mannequin,” added president of Commonwealth Sport Dr Donald Rukare.

“The services are nice, the persons are nice, so we’re certain Glasgow will put its finest foot ahead and the athletes may have a really superior expertise.”