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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 24 MIN

Will Glasgow save the Commonwealth Games?

from Scotcast · host BBC Radio Scotland

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like 'Were our World Cup woes really Steve Clarke's fault?' https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nvm91wThe 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow on Thursday 23 July, with 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing across the city. We ask Glasgow 2026 CEO, Phil Batty (pictured), why he believes his slimmed-down, cut-price version of the event can save it for future generations. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Chris McLaughlin. Get in touch: [email protected]

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