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The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

'Actually quite offensive': Commonwealth Games opening ceremony divides Scots

THE Commonwealth Games opening ceremony certainly made an impression with Scots – but not necessarily a good one ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table: Final standings as Australia dominate in Glasgow

Team England won the first gold of the Games but since then, Australia swept up the medals in Glasgow

The Independent UK · Jul 24

John Swinney criticised for singing 'anti-Scots' God Save the King at games opening

JOHN Swinney singing God Save the King at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has come under criticism on social media.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

'Never had a delay that long': patient Aussie into semi

Zac Stubblety-Cook hopes to avoid more drama in his Commonwealth Games breaststroke semi-final after a lane rope break caused a delay during the heats.

AAP · Jul 24

Judoka Tulika Maan suspended from Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Why the silver medallist is facing disciplinary action

Judoka Tulika Maan faces provisional suspension from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She committed three whereabouts failures within the last twelve months. Another judoka, Arun Kumar, was also withdrawn after a failed dope test. The Indian judo team has not yet departed for the upcoming competition. Their competition schedule is set…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

A medal you can read by touch: Glasgow CWG 2026 make history with first-ever braille design medals

Glasgow's Commonwealth Games medals now include braille and tactile elements for accessibility. This inclusive design reflects the event's expanded Para sports program. The medals are shaped as a Reuleaux triangle, inspired by the city's coat of arms. Patterns on the surface draw from the Finnieston Crane and Scottish tartan.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games open with scaled-down format and a promise of a sustainable future

In a grand display at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, the 23rd Commonwealth Games commenced with King Charles III's official opening. He underscored the importance of global unity and renewed hope. The ceremony was a dazzling tribute to Scottish traditions, featuring eclectic musical acts and cultural displays. Athletes from around the world…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Australia welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games

Australian sports chiefs have been told they're welcome to bid for future Commonwealth Games despite the fiasco surrounding the abandoned Victorian event.

AAP · Jul 24

'Really emotional': Diamond's relay path to Games debut

Whether it's destiny or a coincidence, there's a neat symmetry in Georgie Horjus's path from the 2018 Queen's baton relay to this Commonwealth Games debut.

AAP · Jul 24