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How are host cities chosen?
Cities bid years in advance through a formal process run by the Commonwealth Games Federation. When Glasgow hosted the event mentioned in the story, planners had to balance massive venue requirements and security costs. The federation evaluates each candidate on infrastructure, government backing and financial guarantees before voting on the final winner.
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