Glasgow is getting ready to welcome athletes and officials from across the Commonwealth for a reduced-format edition of the Games. Competitors from 74 countries and territories are set to take part, with 215 gold medals to be decided during 10 days of competition.
The event is expected to carry a different feel from larger past editions, with a slimmer programme and a more compact scale. Even so, the Games still bring a major international spotlight, giving Glasgow another chance to stage a high-profile multi-sport event for a global audience.
The city has strong Commonwealth Games memories, including the atmosphere created when big-name stars competed there in 2014. One of the standout images from that summer was Usain Bolt helping Jamaica win relay gold in front of a packed crowd, a reminder of the kind of sporting moments Glasgow has produced before.
This time, the challenge will be to deliver that same sense of occasion in a more streamlined format. With medals on the line across 10 days, the focus will be on competition, international representation and Glasgow’s ability to once again serve as a stage for athletes from around the Commonwealth.
