The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Games

'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.

AAP · Jul 23

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 23

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 Conversation · Jul 23

How and when to watch the Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games officially gets under way on Thursday, with the Bowls being played on Thursday morning through the afternoon,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Who is performing tonight? Full performers list, time, venue and where to watch

Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony on Thursday, July 23, officially kicking off the XXIII Commonwealth Games. The spectacular event will feature live performances by leading Scottish artists, dazzling visuals and the traditional Parade of Nations. Scottish cycling legend Sir Chris…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Katarina Johnson-Thompson headlines high-profile Commonwealth Games absentees

Dina Asher-Smith, Matthew Hudson-Smith and Daryll Neita also withdraw from Glasgow competition.

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Final hurrah? Glasgow’s cut-price Commonwealth Games fight for survival

Having stepped in when Victoria deemed the event ‘a waste of taxpayer money’, organisers are bullish about the Games’ future

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

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

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The Independent UK · Jul 23

India's CWG weightlifting quota reduced due to doping violations; Dilbagh withdrawn

India's weightlifting representation at the Commonwealth Games has diminished from sixteen to eleven quotas, resulting in Dilbagh Singh's withdrawal due to injury and the impact of doping violations. The quota cut was necessitated by several Anti-Doping Rule Violations infractions during the qualifying stages, which have led to bans for N…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games 2026 Full Schedule: Dates, fixtures, key events and full day-wise schedule in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule: The Commonwealth Games 2026 will commence in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 23. Athletes from approximately 74 nations will compete across a focused ten-sport program. Key events include athletics, boxing, gymnastics, and weightlifting competitions throughout the games. Lawn bowls and swimming finals are scheduled for the initial…

The Economic Times · Jul 23