11 Sep 2024

Commonweath Games in Glasgow financial risk - Scottish govt

From Checkpoint, 4:31 pm on 11 September 2024

A curtailed 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow would carry "a reputation risk as well as financial risk" - that's the advice from the Scottish government as the debate continues about where the next Games will be held. A replacement host for the Games was needed after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew because of rising costs. Time is running out and Scotland's government said it's still weeks away from a hosting decision and is questioning if it can deliver the event on time, sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Anna Thomas.