Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

That this House recognises Glasgow’s successful bid to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games which begins next week, running from 23 July 23 to 2 August; notes that Glasgow is an excellent choice as a host city; acknowledges the significance of such an event in welcoming 3,000 athletes from a total of 74 nations and territories to the city; celebrates the Scottish Government's commitment to providing support for Scotland House to operate as a central hub for business engagement, private space for Team Scotland, and a media centre throughout the Games; supports the recent Scottish Parliament motion calling for UK Government ministers to make the Games free-to-air as it has for the previous 18 Commonwealth Games, beyond the nightly coverage currently planned; and further notes that Scots should be able to watch the Commonwealth Games without a financial barrier and laments the impact this decision will have on future generations of Scottish athletes.