The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future

The Commonwealth Games are underway in Glasgow, Scotland—after Victoria withdrew as host in twenty twenty-three due to rising costs, the event almost didn't survive. The Conversation reports this year's Games are notably scaled down to ten sports and three thousand athletes, though it features the largest integrated para sport program in Commonwealth Games history and draws a record seventy-four nations. Australia's swimming contingent, led by Mollie O'Callaghan and Cam McEvoy, plus strong athletics and netball squads, are among the medal favorites.

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