We’ve just bid adios to the FIFA men’s World Cup, but sports fans can keep a bounce in their step because the 2026 Commonwealth Games are here… They’re being held in Glasgow in Scotland after the Aussie state of Victoria pulled out of hosting - a controversial decision that’s led to a slimmed-down, low-cost format of the Games with fewer events. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you up to speed with why Victoria pulled out, what these and future Commonwealth Games will look like, and some of the Aussie talent to watch out for…

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Reading: This piece about the history of the Commonwealth Mile and why the Games have brought it back this year…

Watching: The daily schedule of events for the Games so you can stay on top of what’s happening and what to watch. You can catch the events live or watch the replays on Channel 7 and 7Plus…

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