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Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Who is performing tonight? Full performers list, time, venue and where to watch

Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony on Thursday, July 23, officially kicking off the XXIII Commonwealth Games. The spectacular event will feature live performances by leading Scottish artists, dazzling visuals and the traditional Parade of Nations. Scottish cycling legend Sir Chris…

The Economic Times

Katarina Johnson-Thompson headlines high-profile Commonwealth Games absentees

Dina Asher-Smith, Matthew Hudson-Smith and Daryll Neita also withdraw from Glasgow competition.

The Independent UK

Final hurrah? Glasgow’s cut-price Commonwealth Games fight for survival

Having stepped in when Victoria deemed the event ‘a waste of taxpayer money’, organisers are bullish about the Games’ future

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Is Keely Hodgkinson competing at the Commonwealth Games? Everything we know

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India's CWG weightlifting quota reduced due to doping violations; Dilbagh withdrawn

India's weightlifting representation at the Commonwealth Games has diminished from sixteen to eleven quotas, resulting in Dilbagh Singh's withdrawal due to injury and the impact of doping violations. The quota cut was necessitated by several Anti-Doping Rule Violations infractions during the qualifying stages, which have led to bans for N…

The Economic Times

Commonwealth Games 2026 Full Schedule: Dates, fixtures, key events and full day-wise schedule in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule: The Commonwealth Games 2026 will commence in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 23. Athletes from approximately 74 nations will compete across a focused ten-sport program. Key events include athletics, boxing, gymnastics, and weightlifting competitions throughout the games. Lawn bowls and swimming finals are scheduled for the initial…

The Economic Times

Which sports were cut from Commonwealth Games 2026?

Glasgow is staging a slimmed-down version of the Commonwealth Games after the state of Victoria backed out of hosting three years ago

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India Medal Tally: Check latest medal count, opening matches and today’s schedule

2026 Commonwealth Games India Medal Tally: India's Commonwealth Games 2026 lawn bowls events commence on July twenty-third. The women's pairs team plays Malta's Connie and Rebecca Rixon. Putul Sonowal faces Canada's Ryan Bester in the men's singles. Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will lead the Indian contingent. Sony Sports Network…

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Commonwealth Games 2026: From Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu, here are 5 Indian players leading medal hopes in Glasgow

Meet the five Indian Commonwealth Games 2026: India's 125-member squad begins the Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow. Neeraj Chopra leads medal hopes in javelin throw after injury recovery. Mirabai Chanu aims for gold in weightlifting, a consistent contender. Lovlina Borgohain carries boxing expectations while Tejinderpal Singh Toor seeks a…

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Why hockey, badminton and seven other sports are missing and how it affects India's medal hopes

India's Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign starts Thursday with a 124-member contingent. The event features a significantly reduced sports program, impacting medal chances. Many sports where India excelled are now absent from the competition. This scaling back is due to the host city change and financial viability concerns. Organizers aim…

The Economic Times

Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule, start times and how to watch

The 10-sport programme, including six Para sports, will include athletics, gymnastics, cycling and swimming

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games: 10 things to look out for at Glasgow 2026

With the Games about to get under way, here are 10 of the most intriguing subplots to the event

The Guardian - UK

India has one of its strongest-ever women's boxing teams for CWG: Mohammed Ali Qamar

Indian boxing great Mohammed Ali Qamar expressed confidence in the women's squad for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. He believes each of the seven female boxers is capable of winning a medal. Qamar highlighted the experience of boxers like Jaismine and Lovlina Borgohain. He noted that women's boxing has improved significantly…

The Economic Times

When is Commonwealth Games opening ceremony? How to watch and who’s performing

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

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Kyle Jimenez: We've missed out on medals before - this time we want on the podium

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Commonwealth Games 2026 India squad: Full list of Indian participants representing India in Glasgow

The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on July 23. India's campaign will be led by Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu. The 11-day sporting event features nine fewer sports than the previous edition. India has sent a 125-member contingent to compete in various disciplines. Australia and England are…

The Economic Times

Commonwealth Games 2026 live telecast in India: When and where to watch, live streaming, timings, and Indian athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain in action

Where to Watch Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: The Commonwealth Games 2026 commence today in Glasgow, Scotland. Indian viewers can watch the events on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. India competes in eight able-bodied and five para-sports, aiming for medals. Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu are among the top medal contenders.…

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‘People are looking at Scotland for good fun’: Glasgow prepares for Commonwealth Games

Glasgow stepped in at the last minute to host the games, after Victoria in Australia pulled out

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Bangkok Post

Glasgow hosts slimmed-down Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, Scotland - The Commonwealth Games remains a stage “where champions are made” as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed-down version of the event, says the president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr Donald Rukare.

AAP

How Glasgow changed the game on a bare-bones budget

In the space of 18 months, Glasgow has saved the Commonwealth Games from extinction while rewriting the script on how to stage a major sporting event.

The Conversation

The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future

Victoria was supposed to be gearing up to welcome athletes from around the world for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Instead, the competition is getting underway in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Guardian - AU

Cameron Myers leads Commonwealth Games charge as Australia enters middle-distance golden era

Gold medals are well within reach for the athletics team in Glasgow, boasting more depth than Australia has seen for decades

Evening Standard

Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

The Labour leader will travel north of the border for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham rules out referendum talks with John Swinney during Scotland visit

The Prime Minister will meet with the Scottish First Minister during his visit to Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Conversation

As the games begin, what does the Commonwealth mean and what purpose does it serve?

Early tomorrow morning, Australian Eastern time, the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Glasgow.

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