The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Games

Rising Aussie swim star after missing medal in Glasgow

Australian swimmer Meg Harris is chasing a breakthrough individual gold medal in the 50m freestyle race at the Commonwealth Games to go with her relay titles.

AAP · Jul 21

Simple Minds to headline Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony

Glasgow rock legends Simple Minds have been announced as the headliners of the Closing Ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the OVO Hydro

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

How to watch the 2026 Commonwealth Games from Australia – explainer

Everything you need to know about following the Glasgow Commonwealth Games is in our complete guide

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21

Gold difficult but we will do fine in CWG, Asiad not so sure: Mary Kom on Indian boxing prospects

With the Commonwealth Games on the horizon, Mary Kom is hopeful for medal success for Indian boxers, although she acknowledges that securing a gold might be a tough feat this time around. The legendary six-time world champion has also criticized the Boxing Federation of India, emphasizing ongoing selection disputes and…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Meet the new Adam Ramsay-Peaty: ‘I don’t see success as medals any more’

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Ahead of his Commonwealth Games return, the great breaststroker explains to Laura Howard how his mindset has changed as he targets one last Olympic charge

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Adam Ramsay-Peaty ready for ‘full-circle’ Glasgow return in Commonwealth Games

The three-time Olympic champion will focus on swimming having become a fixture of celebrity gossip columns since his high-profile marriage.

The Independent UK · Jul 21

In-form Olyslagers set to soar in Glasgow

Women's high jump world champion Nicola Olyslagers is well placed to challenge for another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

AAP · Jul 21

Australians aim big, but thinking extra smalls at Games

Athletes from Australia have been given some prescient advice about packing to help manage one of the unintended effects of this scaled-down Commonwealth Games.

AAP · Jul 20

'Just as motivated': Wagstaff back for 3x3 Games tilt

Basketballer Jesse Wagstaff will return for his third Commonwealth Games and says Australia will face a tough draw in the men's 3x3 competition.

AAP · Jul 20

Aussies arrive as 'fortuitous' forces fuel bid for gold

The support of a local school is one of many aces up the sleeve of Australia's Commonwealth Games team as they descend on Glasgow for the scaled-down event.

AAP · Jul 19