IT'S GAMES ON

Glasgow confirmed as host of 2026 sporting celebration with 'lighter & leaner' approach

- JOHN DINGWALL

GLASGOW will host the Commonwealth Games in 2026, it has been announced.

The flagship event will return 12 years after the successful 2014 Games in the city.

More than 500,000 tickets will be available with 3000 athletes from 74 nations competing in 10 sports from July 23 to August 2.

First Minister John Swinney said: "The Commonwealth Games is a hugely important event for Scottish sport and an exciting opportunity for the people of Scotland.