Glasgow could be selected in to deliver a scaled-back version of the Commonwealth Games after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host in July due to rising costs.
The Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host in July due to rising costs, with Malaysia and Singapore both ruling themselves out of hosting the games in two years time.
Glasgow could now be selected in to deliver a scaled-back version of the sporting event. Commonwealth Games Scotland say their proposal would involve "no significant ask of public funds", the BBC reports. The Commonwealth Games Federation will consider the proposal as a back-up concept if any of the fresh bids from outside the UK become unviable. Confirmation of Glasgow's offer is expected in the coming days.READ MORE: Emirates A380 celebrates 20 years of airline flying to and from Glasgow Airport
Glasgow last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and facilities including the Emirates Arena could be used again after being built for the event a decade ago. The games would also be scaled back from the 20 sports included in Birmingham in 2022 to between 10 and 13 disciplines.Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
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