Commonwealth Games 2026

[Orangehair43 285]

8 minutes ago, Grassmarket said:

Also wonder if this will be a kick up the backside for the BBC who nowadays see the CWG as some kind of imperialist episode best ignored.

I doubt it. The new head of BbC Sport seems against them bidding for the rights so unless he is overruled I think it end up on TNT or C4. 

[mpjmcevoy 375]

On 10/15/2025 at 7:38 PM, Grassmarket said:

Also wonder if this will be a kick up the backside for the BBC who nowadays see the CWG as some kind of imperialist episode best ignored.

It's looking, as  suspected like CGF has persuaded Nigeria they will get 2034 if they have their sh1t together. Rumours suggest New Zealand have suddenly got their appetite back - perhaps on a more Glasgow scale - for 2038 - if true, that's quite a change in certainty

[Orangehair43 285]

Could be blacked out on British TV. Scottish goverment getting worried.