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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鈥檚 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鈥檒l hear about her journey from the water to the boardroom, and then to head of the Commonwealth Games.

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Presenter: Mani Djazmi
Producers: Cordelia Hemming and Farhana Haider
Editor: Damon Rose

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