'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts
Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.
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"I don't think one can give any guarantees."
— Raghu Iyer , Executive
Key People
Angharad Evans is a competitive Scottish swimmer specializing in breaststroke.
Olympic champion competing for Team Wales.
Faye Rogers is a Scottish Para-swimmer who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Filip Nowacki is an 18-year-old swimmer competing for Jersey.
Josh Kerr is a British middle-distance runner aiming to break the mile world record.
Neil Fachie is a Scottish cyclist and multiple Commonwealth Games gold medalist.
Raghu Iyer is a representative of the Indian Olympic Association.
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Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.
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