Glasgow could be back-up host for 2026 Commonwealth Games

It is Victoria in Australia's turn, but rising costs, called a a halt to that last year

It was celebrated as a huge success for the city a decade ago – and now Glasgow could be in the running to host the Commonwealth Games, again, in two years time.

Talks have been ongoing since Australia withdrew – unsuccessfully so far – to find another host.

Now it’s emerged a back-up plan has been drawn up for the competition to return to Glasgow if talks with other countries fail.

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