Humza Yousaf's boasts that Scotland could help to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games have been shattered after it was revealed that no discussions have been held between his officials and the organisers of the sporting event. The First Minister claimed back in July that he wanted to look at hosting some of the Games. Ex-Commonwealth Games Scotland chairman Paul Bush has suggested the nation could be a joint-host for the event. I've noted the comments from Paul Bush and Commonwealth Games Scotland, looking at and exploring the possibility of whether or not Scotland could be part of something bigger, part of a multi-city, multi-country host. A Scottish Government spokesman said: “The 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games received international recognition as an outstanding fortnight of sporting and cultural events.

Source: Express January 07, 2024 09:29 UTC