The decision not only plunged the future of the 2026 edition into doubt but the Games as whole.
But in September 2024 a deal, backed by the Scottish government, was agreed for Glasgow to host “a scaled back, but high-quality” event.
It will be staged across four venues along an eight-mile stretch – Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Glasgow International Arena and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
In 2014 the budget for the Games was £543m but no public money has been spent on the 23rd edition, which will cost £150m in total.
The CGF is investing £100m of this, with the remainder coming from commercial revenue streams such as ticketing, sponsorship, broadcast rights and merchandise.
Athletics, cycling and swimming have proved the most popular but tickets are still available for many events.
