The 2026 Commonwealth Games have attracted as much attention for their controversies as it has for their sporting action.
Days after the Australia vs Tonga netball clash sparked debate over female athletes’ outfits, Australian sprinter Rohan Browning has questioned a new qualification system for the men’s 100-meter heats.
Under the previous rules, athletes advanced based on their finishing positions in their respective heats. However, the revised format allows the 17 fastest runners across all heats to qualify for the semi-finals, regardless of where they finished in their individual races.
