The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Games

Work to upgrade ‘incredible’ Scottish stadium for Glasgow Commonwealth Games begins

WORK is underway to upgrade Scotstoun Stadium ahead of next summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025

Orkney prepares to welcome athletes for the ultimate island showdown

‘THE Commonwealth Games is always called the Friendly Games – but they haven’t seen the Island Games!”

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2025

Ex-Paralympian skier Callum Deboys on his bike and chasing Commonwealth Games glory

The phrase ‘making the most of a bad situation’ could have been coined for Callum Deboys.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

King and Sir Chris Hoy kick off Glasgow Commonwealth Games countdown

Charles handed a wooden baton to the six-time Olympic champion to launch the King’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

Australia rules out bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia is confident of retaining its superpower status at next year's Commonwealth Games, while ruling out a bid to host the 2030 edition.

AAP · Mar 10, 2025

Swinney speaks of ‘huge benefits’ from Commonwealth Games on milestone day

There are 500 days to go until the 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Dame Laura Kenny named president of Commonwealth Games England

The 32-year-old has become the organisation’s youngest ever president, following in the footsteps of Dame Kelly Holmes and Dame Denise Lewis.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025

Rare Commonwealth Games £2 coin selling for £5000

A RARE £2 coin celebrating the Commonwealth Games held in a Scottish city is being sold on eBay for a staggering £5000 ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2025

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025

One-third of Scots say Commonwealth Games should end – so how can it continue?

THE Commonwealth Games needs to adapt if it is going to last, experts have said – after an exclusive new poll showed that one-third of Scots think…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2025