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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)

'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

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 Another judoka, Arun Kumar, was also withdrawn after a failed dope test.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…

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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

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

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

'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.

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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.

AAP

Victoria paid for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games. It’s not the state’s only recent sporting debacle

The 2026 Commonwealth Games have started in Glasgow with a stripped-back ten-sport event that is largely funded by Victorian taxpayers.

The Conversation

King Charles emerges from Doctor Who's TARDIS to open Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

King Charles III took his time before officially opening the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after emerging from the TARDIS of intergalactic adventurer “Doctor Who.”

The Independent UK

Burnham thanks Glasgow for ‘stepping up to save’ Commonwealth Games

Scotland’s largest city is playing host to the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria in Australia withdrew.

Evening Standard

Golden Glasgow: Aussies' lofty goals for new-look Games

While Australia boasts a broad range of excellent Commonwealth Games gold medal prospects in Glasgow, it all starts at the pool.

AAP

Charles and Camilla emerge from Tardis at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

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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.

The Independent UK

King and Queen arrive in Tardis as Commonwealth Games regenerate in Glasgow

The Scottish city is staging the event for the second time in 12 years after rising costs put paid to Victoria’s hosting.

The Independent UK

King and Queen have dramatic entrance to kick off Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The royal couple opened the Games at the Hydro arena in Glasgow

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King and Queen emerge from Tardis to begin Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The royal couple opened the Games at the Hydro arena in Glasgow.

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'More purpose': swim star hails Rinehart's cash bonuses

Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has dangled a huge carrot in front of Australia's Commonwealth Games swimmers.

The Guardian - UK

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

The Conversation

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.

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table

The final standings for the Glasgow Games after 74 countries competed for 645 medals on offer

The Independent UK

Katarina Johnson-Thompson ‘gutted’ to pull out of Commonwealth Games

The 33-year-old double defending champion has withdrawn due to an unspecified injury

The National (Scotland)

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

The Independent UK

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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