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Katie Sadleir, Commonwealth Games: They are still relevant

Katie Sadleir, Commonwealth Games: They are still relevant

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Commonwealth Games CEO Katie Sadleir on why there are fewer sports in this year’s event

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“It had grown to be quite an expensive event. Our members wanted
to host the games, and because of the size and the scale of the
event that was not possible.”

Mani Djazmi speaks to Katie Sadleir, CEO of the Commonwealth
Games about how hosting the event had become unaffordable for
many Commonwealth countries. This summer’s games were to be held
in Victoria, Australia, but they withdrew due to expanding costs.

Speaking ahead of the Games which now take place in Glasgow,
Scotland from the end of July, she talks about the new strategy
she launched to make them more sustainable. Despite having fewer
sports now, she says the event is still important.

Sadleir started her sporting career in artistic swimming,
competing in major events such as the 1984 LA Olympics, and the
Edinburgh Commonwealth Games soon after. You’ll hear about her
journey from the water to the boardroom, and then to head of the
Commonwealth Games. The Interview brings you conversations with
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Presenter: Mani Djazmi Producers: Cordelia Hemming and Farhana
Haider Editor: Damon Rose

(Image: Katie Sadleir. Credit: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)