Don't Expect Commonwealth Games Back in UK for a Generation

Don't expect Commonwealth Games back in UK for a generation

Four of the last seven editions have been staged in Great Britain, and it's clear that Commonwealth Sport realises it needs to cut ties to the mother country for its future relevance

The Commonwealth Games escaped extinction but major change is required for salvation

The Commonwealth Games were at risk of dying, says James Toney, but Glasgow did enough to raise hope for the future

The Commonwealth Games are surely nearing their sell-by date

Although they can still inspire, the Games no longer capture public consciousness like before. The 2030 centenary edition in India might be a good one to end on.

The Commonwealth Games are surely past their sell-by date

For the biggest names, the importance of the event has never been lower, and that is why it is time to move on.

Commonwealth Games don't need to mean anything to you to mean the world

Australian chef de mission and eight-time Olympic medallist Petria Thomas cried as she spoke about the importance of the Commonwealth Games to her, so it doesn't really matter if it felt too easy for Australia at times.