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Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.

AAP

Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Dame Laura Kenny named president of Commonwealth Games England

The 32-year-old has become the organisation’s youngest ever president, following in the footsteps of Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Denise Lewis.

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Rare Commonwealth Games £2 coin selling for £5000

A RARE £2 coin celebrating the Commonwealth Games held in a Scottish city is being sold on eBay for a staggering £5000 ...

The National (Scotland)

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

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SNP Government must seize Glasgow 2026 as chance for Scotland's soft-power

THE 2026 Commonwealth Games provides an opportunity for Scotland and the Commonwealth to have a reset about how nations use sport ...

The National (Scotland)

One-third of Scots say Commonwealth Games should end – so how can it continue?

THE Commonwealth Games needs to adapt if it is going to last, experts have said – after an exclusive new poll showed that one-third of Scots think…

The National (Scotland)

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Department defends advice on bungled Commonwealth Games

A government agency has defended its advice to the Victorian government in the lead-up to the abandoned Commonwealth Games, despite a damning report.

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Weightlifters face maximum 8-year ban for second doping offence

NEW DELHI: Two prominent weightlifters, including a national champion who had stunned multiple Commonwealth Games medallist Vikas Thakur in a domestic meet, are staring at a maximum eight-year ban each from competitions after their urine samples tested positive for a cocktail of banned substances for the second time in their…

The Times of India

Glasgow needs cleaning before Commonwealth Games, union bosses urge

UNION leaders have said that Glasgow needs a deep clean before hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

The National (Scotland)

Police expect ‘no detriment’ to budget from Commonwealth Games

POLICE Scotland expects there will be “no detriment” to its budget stemming from the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: The winners and losers of the Glasgow 2026 sports programme

The sports programme for Glasgow 2026 has been revealed and while there's some winners, there's plenty of losers too.

The National (Scotland)

Concern over Commonwealth Games impact on homeless people

TALKS are underway with Glasgow hoteliers ahead of the arrival of thousands of Commonwealth Games athletes amid concerns over the potential impact…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer seeks 2030 host for troubled Commonwealth Games

Prime minister trying to secure tournament’s future at Commonwealth summit in Samoa

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Comm Games a key step to Olympic glory: Pearson

Retired hurdling great Sally Pearson is happy to see the Commonwealth Games remain on the calendar, saying it was key to her becoming Olympic champion.

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Axed sports still on radar for Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Federation boss Katie Sadleir says sports that didn't make the Glasgow cut can be a part of future events.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland must face up to Commonwealth Games' history, says John Swinney

THE history of the Commonwealth Games is a “significant issue” to “wrestle” with ahead of Scotland hosting the revamped event in 2026, John…

The Independent UK

Dropped sports are still key to future Commonwealth Games, says chief executive

Hockey, squash and diving are among the sports which will not feature.

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The Times of India

'Absence of hockey at Commonwealth Games is not a good sign': Rupinder Pal Singh

NEW DELHI: Hockey became one of the multiple prominent sports to be axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games as hosts Glasgow focused on cutting costs. The Scottish city, which had staged the Games in 2014, stepped in at a late stage after the Victorian government in Australia abandoned plans due…

The Independent UK

Games programme could be scaled back further if costs spiral, hints Swinney

Glasgow will host a smaller version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Evening Standard

There will be no call on public purse to fund Glasgow Games – Swinney

The city will host a slimmed down Commonwealth Games in 2026.

The Times of India

'India shouldn't send team for 2026 Commonwealth Games': Pullela Gopichand, Vimal Kumar react after badminton removed from CWG programme

The Commonwealth Games Federation's (CGF) decision to axe as many as 12 sports from the Glasgow 2026 programme has invited sharp response from India's celebrated coaches Pullela Gopichand and Vimal Kumar, who have urged the country to boycott the Games.

The Times of India

Uproar! Axing popular sports from CWG leads to widespread disappointment

The removal of popular sports like hockey, badminton, wrestling and table tennis from the Commonwealth Games (CWG) programme for Glasgow 2026 has led to strong reactions from some of the world bodies ruling the 12 sports that have been axed as well as former athletes.

Cycling Weekly

No road racing at Glasgow Commonwealth Games as organisers look to cut costs

Track and para-track cycling still a part of the schedule

AAP

Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey have led a chorus of sports disappointed to be left off the Commonwealth Games program given their history, appeal and venue availability.

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