A scaled-back Commonwealth Games in Glasgow would have no marathon on the grounds of cost. Road cycling would also be axed as organisers plan a slimmed down version of the showpiece.Commonwealth Games organisers have backed Glasgow hosting the event again in 2026 after Victoria in Australia pulled out.
Around £100m in compensation would be given to Glasgow, but time is running out.The cash-strapped UK and Scottish Governments are refusing to underwrite the Games while First Minister John Swinney has said no public cash is available.
The Birmingham Games in 2022 featured 20 sports but a cut down Glasgow event would reportedly involve just ten different disciplines.Insiders told the Record that the iconic marathon - one of the most popular competitions - and road cycling would not feature.
One source said the marathon is “expensive” to run due to security and road closures.Sailing and rowing are also understood to be off the agenda.
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