2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow — but what is the event's future?

The 2026 Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow on Thursday after months of doubt about whether the event would take place at all. Having run for 96 years, the Games face an uncertain future, with debate ongoing about structural reforms needed to keep the event viable. Organisers and commentators are questioning whether this edition marks the last of the old format or the start of a revamped model.