The Australian state of Victoria was initially supposed to host the event, but pulled out last summer.
Scotland’s Commonwealth Games body has developed a “cost-effective” way to host the beleaguered 2026 event in Glasgow which would not require “significant public investment”.
The study helped to develop the proposals, which CGS said could be run for between £130 and £150 million and could bring in more than £100 million, with existing sports facilities to be used instead of the creation of purpose-built arenas and athletes to be housed in local hotels rather than an athletes’ village.
A final decision on the host nation is due to be made by the CGF next month, with reports on Friday suggesting the city could be a back-up option “should a viable alternative fail to materialise”. “It is vital that a Games takes place in this cycle, and we are hopeful that a positive outcome can be delivered through the CGF’s discussions with other nations.
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