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Winnington's silver lining after illness, ultimatum

Elijah Winnington fought his way onto the Commonwealth Games podium in an Australian trifecta after illness and an ultimatum from his coach.

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“Made Me Feel Sick”: English Gymnast Carried Out After Horrific Commonwealth Games Fall

England gymnast Gabriel Langton was hospitalized after a frightening head-first fall during the Commonwealth Games team final.

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Comfy yet elevated - Queen Camilla's wide-leg jumpsuit is a breezy alternative to trousers and dresses for summer

Jumpsuits are an easy all-in-one outfit and the Queen brought back this cobalt-blue design for the Commonwealth Games

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Scotland’s Eilish McColgan pulls out in latest blow for Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games has suffered yet another blow after Scotland’s star athlete Eilish McColgan became the latest big name to pull out

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Duncan Scott shines for Scotland again with 200m individual medley gold

Duncan Scott added to his trophy cabinet with gold for Scotland in the men’s 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games

The Guardian - UK

Putting royals 'centre stage' in Commonwealth opener 'out of touch'

HAVING the royal family "centre stage" in the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony looked "completely out of touch" for people…

The National (Scotland)

England’s Mark Swan powerlifts to Commonwealth Games’ first gold by fraction of a point

England’s Mark Swan won the first goal medal of the Commonwealth Games in the men’s lightweight para powerlifting competition

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Commonwealth Games 2026: India beat South Africa in Lawn Bowls women's pairs event to notch second win on trot

India continued their impressive start in the Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls Women's Pairs event by defeating South Africa 2-0 (6-4, 7-5) to register their second successive win. The Indian duo of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh now lead Section B after following up their opening victory over Malta with…

The Economic Times

Burnham told Swinney independence ‘off limits’, says Alexander

The Prime Minister and First Minister met on Thursday ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Evening Standard

King Charles arrives at Commonwealth Games in Doctor Who's Tardis

King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla arrived at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland on Thursday (23.07.26) in Doctor Who's Tardis.

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A time-travelling king and visit from Nessie: inside the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The Commonwealth Games has always been a competition shaped by its history as well as its sport. Previously known as the “British Empire Games”, the competition is perhaps viewed by many as the “Olympics-lite”, a place where smaller nations and territories get their time to shine (although Australia, England and…

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The Aussie swimmer set to step out of McKeown's shadow

Australia's backstroke ace Kaylee McKeown is a tough act to follow, but her understudy is capable of taking on the challenge at the Commonwealth Games.

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Time-travelling King Charles starts Glasgow Games party

Three years after the Victorian government pulled the plug as hosts, King Charles arrived in Glasgow via time machine to help open the Commonwealth Games.

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Kyle busts dance moves amid sport diplomacy at Games

Hours before the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Australia's sport diplomacy among Oceania nations was in full swing at a Glasgow event.

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Falkland Islands bowler criticises ‘disappointing’ Argentina World Cup banner

The Falkland Islands bowler Cecil Alexander called Argentina’s World Cup banner ‘disappointing’ after his opening match at the Commonwealth Games

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Why the Commonwealth Games are such an important platform for para sport

The Commonwealth Games, being staged this year in Glasgow, hold para events in the same place and at the same time as the general competition. Not only does this give equal opportunity to all athletes, but it also brings disability sport into the mainstream conversation.

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Meet para-powerlifter turned Spartacus actor competing in Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The Independent UK

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Unwanted and unloved – but here are 10 reasons to watch the Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games may seem odd in the modern sporting landscape, but they remain a uniquely relaxed sporting event that will provide excitement and drama in Glasgow over the next 10 days

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

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Games begin with 'nerve-racking' Disco win, Zambia rout

Aaron 'Disco' Wilson's bid for a near-unprecedented Commonwealth Games feat has started with a "nerve-racking" win as bowls took centre stage in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

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

The Economic Times

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…

The Independent UK

Are the Commonwealth Games dying?

IN FOCUS : The Games return this week but spiralling costs, a slimmed-down programme and the weight of its uncomfortable history all put the future of the event, approaching its centenary year, in doubt, writes Flo Clifford

The Independent UK

Dame Sarah Storey: Glasgow 2026 ‘starts a new era for the Commonwealth Games’

Interview: Having hung up her wheels, Britain’s most successful Paralympian is now turning to punditry, and believes that despite a difficult build-up Glasgow will put the Commonwealth Games back on the map

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