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Commonwealth Games 2022 legacy 'front and centre' of Birmingham games, insists minster

Nigel Huddleston says regeneration, new sporting venues and a skills academy demonstrate the business and tourism legacy of the sporting spectacle

Birmingham Post

Weightlifter Cikamatana eyes Games history

After winning Commonwealth Games gold for Fiji in 2018, Eileen Cikamatana will attempt to repeat that feat for Australia in Birmingham.

AAP

Birmingham 2022 to be ‘biggest, boldest’ Commonwealth Games

The Games this summer are set to be a celebration free from Covid restrictions

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Daley Thompson names British athlete he expects to become a 'complete world beater'

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Daily Mirror

'It will be painful': Wrestlers hope their sport is not left out of 2026 Commonwealth Games final roster

SONEPAT: The initial roster of sports for the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) to be held in Australia's Victoria state doesn't include three sports that India has regularly fielded its athletes in and also won many medals in. Wrestling, shooting and archery are not part of the initial list of 16…

The Times of India

Focus on youngsters as top spots up for grabs at BAI's selection trials for CWG and Asiad

NEW DELHI: The next generation of Indian shuttlers will aim to secure their places in the national team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian games when the selection trials begin on Friday.

The Times of India

IOA terms exclusion of shooting, wrestling from 2026 CWG as 'injustice' to India, to decide course of action after consulting ministry

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association on Thursday termed the exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as "grave injustice" to the country and said it will protest against the decision after consulting with the sports ministry.

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It seems like BAI is happy to put me out of CWG and Asiad: Saina Nehwal

NEW DELHI: Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Saina Nehwal on Thursday questioned the timing of selection trials and slammed the Badminton Association of India for "putting" her out of the two mega sporting events later this year.

The Times of India

Dipika Pallikal wins gold for India 6 months after giving birth to twins, here are some tips to get back to fitness and shape post child birth

Within six months of delivering her twin sons, Kabir and Zian, squash superstar Dipika Pallikal has won twin gold at the World Doubles Championship during the Commonwealth Games. She shares how she has always been mentally tough and goal driven. She thanks her support system who stepped in to take…

The Times of India

Regional Victorian cities overlooked to host 2026 Commonwealth Games events disappointed

Regional cities overlooked to host events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games say they are disappointed and frustrated with the decision.

ABC News

Shooting, archery, wrestling excluded from 2026 CWG

NEW DELHI: In a blow to India's medal aspirations in the Commonwealth Games (CWG), the disciplines of shooting, archery and wrestling were on Tuesday axed from the Games programme for the 2026 edition, which is to be held in the State of Victoria in Australia.

The Times of India

Co Antrim weightlifter explains unique journey to Commonwealth Games

The 29-year-old’s hockey career was ended by injury but it led to a whole new sporting career

Belfast Live

Saina Nehwal decides to skip selection trials for Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

NEW DELHI: Saina Nehwal's chances of defending her title at the Commonwealth Games looks bleak as she has decided to skip the selection trials for the upcoming multi-sport events.

The Times of India

Regional Vic, Not Melb, Is Getting The Commonwealth Games So Here’s Where Each Event Will Be

"The Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games will be the regional games," Premier Daniel Andrews said. Here's where each sport can be seen.

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Australian state Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Games to head to Australia for the sixth time

The Guardian - AU

Regional Victoria announced as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Opening ceremony will take place at MCG, while Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Gippsland will hold sporting events

ABC News

Victoria confirmed as 2026 Commonwealth Games host with regional centres to host most events

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in regional Victoria, with hubs to be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland.

The Independent UK

Australian state Victoria confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

It will mark the sixth time the multi-sport event has been held in Australia

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Belfast Live

Commonwealth Games 2022: Hannah Crymble and Caroline Doyle chasing weightlifting glory

Newtownards and Ballymena natives eager to make an impact in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games cultural festival accused of sidelining people of colour

Organisations in West Midlands accuse organisers of failing to engage with region’s diverse communities

Belfast Live

Commonwealth Games 2022: James MacSorley relishing rare opportunity with Team NI

MacSorley won a wheelchair basketball bronze medal with GB in Tokyo

The Times of India

Head coach Vijay unperturbed by Mirabai Chanu's 55kg entry rejection for CWG, says it won't affect India medal haul

NEW DELHI: The rejection of Mirabai Chanu's 55 kg entry for the upcoming Commonwealth Games by the International Weightlifting Federation will not affect India's medal chances in the Birmingham event, head coach Vijay Sharma said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Mirabai Chanu’s entry in 55 kg rejected for Commonwealth Games, will compete in 49 kg

NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Mirabai Chanu won’t compete in the 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, as originally planned by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) to maximise the country’s medal chances at the multi-sport event. The champion Manipuri lifter will return to her original weight division…

Daily Record

Perthshire runner Sol Sweeney warming up nicely ahead of bid to make Commonwealth Games team

The Perth Strathtay Harrier was in strong form at the weekend and set a course record at the Round the Loch 6k

Newsroom.co.nz

Six top swimmers vying for double pinnacle

After a year of disruption, our top swimmers are trialling in Auckland this week for both the world champs and the Commonwealth Games - just six weeks apart. Dave Crampton looks at six of our le

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