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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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Former world’s strongest man and British Olympian Geoff Capes dies aged 75

The Lincolnshire-born athlete won Commonwealth shot put gold in 1974 and 1978.

The Independent UK

Malaysia fancied as host for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Malaysia has been offered $194 million to assist in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, filling the void left by the withdrawal last year of Victoria.

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Cut budgets and focus on sport to save the Commonwealth Games

Letter: David Judson Viner on how and why the Games should continue to be held

The Guardian - UK

On this day in 2010: Rebecca Adlington wins Commonwealth Games 800m gold

Adlington’s win was her third medal of the Games after previously claiming bronze in the 200m freestyle and 4x200m relay.

The Independent UK

How can you tell if hosting the Olympics or Commonwealth games offers value for money? Here are our expert tips

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ decision to back out of a commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games because it might cost A$6 billion to $7 billion that did “not represent value for money” raises the question: is it even possible to work out the costs and benefits of such major…

The Conversation

‘Full steam ahead’ and no way out: how much can we trust cost estimates for the Brisbane Olympics?

Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics

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Why the Commonwealth Games still matter

Victoria's backflip on hosting the Games in 2026 should not be the death knell for an event that serves vital purposes for athletes and can transcend sport, writes Angela Walker

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Downing Street wants ‘viable solution’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia

The state’s premier Daniel Andrews announced the withdrawal on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being cancelled?

The event has only ever been cancelled once before due to World War II

Evening Standard

'It's a bit Mickey Mouse': Focus should be Olympics, not Commonwealth Games

'By the end, everyone has a medal. That's not what we're about.'

Newcastle Herald

On This Day in 2019: Tracey Neville steps down as England head coach

England won Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 under Neville’s direction.

The Independent UK

Mike McFarlane: Commonwealth gold medallist in critical condition as family give update

Mike McFarlane, who helped Great Britain win the silver medal in the 4x100 metre relay at the 1988 Olympics, won 200m gold in the 1982 Commonwealth Games and had a hugely successful coaching career, is in a critical condition in hospital

Daily Mirror

Netball World Cup: safety first as Australia names surprise-free 19-player squad

Eleven of the 12 Commonwealth champions make the cut with coach Stacey Marinkovich confident despite absence of star shooter Gretel Bueta

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Olli Hoare wins Bruce McAvaney Award for performance of year

Olli Hoare's 1500m win at the Commonwealth Games has earned him the Bruce McAvaney Award for best track and field performance of the year.

The New Daily

Australia will fail at Olympics without action: AOC

Australian sports face failure at the upcoming Olympic and Commonwealth Games without strong government action, the Australian Olympic Committee says.

The Independent UK

He was my rock and soul – Matty Lee using memory of late father for inspiration

Lee is the reigning Olympic and Commonwealth champion in 10-metre synchronised platform.

The National (Scotland)

Crockett gearing up for more after making Commonwealth Games breakthrough

OF all the medals won by Scottish athletes at last summer’s Commonwealth Games, one of the most surprising, to outsiders at least, was…

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PV Sindhu Enters Top Five In BWF World Rankings

Commonwealth gold medallist PV Sindhu climbed up a spot to enter the top five in Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Rankings on Tuesday. Read on for details:

Belfast Live

Commonwealth Games para-triathlete Oliver Gunning revels in ‘rollercoaster’ summer

The County Antrim man has had a year to remember

Daily Mirror

GB fencer, 17, targeting Olympic goals after scooping hat-trick of Commonwealth medals

Londoner Hannah LeBor is targeting a spot at Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 after her performances on the Commonwealth stage attracted plenty of attention

Daily Mirror

Golf among 3 sports to debut at 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia

Golf returned to the Olympics in Rio in 2016 and will now be part of the Commonwealth Games in Victoria in Australia, alongside BMX and coastal rowing in 2026

Daily Record

Paisley karate kid Adam Hamill takes aim at world title after sealing Commonwealth gold

The talented teenager lifted gold at the Commonwealth Karate Championships in Birmingham.

Daily Record

Should the Olympics and Paralympics be merged?

Commonwealth Games put on their largest ever integrated para-sports programme at Birmingham 2022 and has led to some calls for the Olympics and Paralympics to do the same.

Daily Mirror

Shona McCallin and England hockey's mission beyond making history after Commonwealth glory

Shona McCallin was part of the England side that won an incredible Commonwealth gold after a 2-1 victory over Australia but the team have ambitions to create lasting change on top of their sporting success

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