The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future

Victoria was supposed to be gearing up to welcome athletes from around the world for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Instead, the competition is getting underway in Glasgow, Scotland. The 2026 event was originally awarded to Victoria. However, the state withdrew in July 2023 because of increasing costs. It was feared this decision could lead to the games becoming extinct. However, after discussions with numerous different cities, Glasgow was confirmed as the replacement host city in September…