The shock move has sparked chaos inside the Commonwealth Games Federation, the body responsible for the multi-sport event. Some athletes have expressed fears that if the Games do not go ahead in 2026, they might struggle to recover. Ms Egelstaff, who won bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002 and Melbourne in 2006, added:“I honestly can't overstate how big a deal cancelling it would be. But realistically, with less than three years to go now, it would have to be a UK bid that took over." A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games received international recognition as an outstanding fortnight of sporting and cultural events.

Source: The Herald October 22, 2023 13:04 UTC