After Australia’s Victoria withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow stepped in to deliver a scaled-back edition using existing venues and working to a compressed timeline. Supporting the organisers behind the scenes has been Trivandi, the Games’ official event delivery partner it was tasked with helping deliver a new model for major sporting events. “We’re effectively the embedded delivery partner, so we sit within the organising committee, but our main responsibility is the venue management, venue operations and venue delivery,” Bulley says. Volunteers are often one of the most visible parts of a major sporting event, helping shape the experience for spectators, athletes and visitors. As cities continue to question the cost and complexity of hosting major sporting events, Glasgow 2026 will be closely watched by the wider events industry.