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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exit Hong Kong Open after close defeat in pre-quarterfinals

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, the Commonwealth Games bronze medalists, were defeated by Liu Sheng and Tan Ning in the women's doubles pre-quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open badminton tournament on Thursday.

The Times of India

Scotland warns of risks in saving Commonwealth Games

Scotland's government is warning of risks in stepping in to rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games and questions if it can deliver the event on time.

AAP

'Something to hide': contempt claims over Games docs

The Victorian government is yet to hand over documents tied to its bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sparking claims it could be in contempt of parliament.

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Victorians could bankroll Scotland's Commonwealth Games

Victoria's hefty compensation bill for abandoning the 2026 Commonwealth Games is being touted by the likely new host as enough to largely cover the event.

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'We were left with nothing': Scot residents speak out on legacy of Commonwealth Games

MARGARET Jaconelli was forcibly evicted from her home in Dalmarnock, Glasgow after a compulsory purchase order was placed on it by Glasgow City…

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'That'd be pretty nuts': Duncan Scott on Commonwealth Games returning to Glasgow

IT’S coming home (pending a few crossed t’s and dotted i’s). There are few sure bets in sport, but you can wager that Duncan Scott will be…

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Under budget pressure, could Glasgow host a successful 2026 Commonwealth Games?

GLASGOW could be about to step forward and host its second Commonwealth Games in just 12 years ...

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Caitlin Logan: We can’t behave like Commonwealth Games represent something normal

SOMETIMES it’s easy to forget that Scotland really is a part of Great Britain – especially when you surround yourself with people who bear no…

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Glasgow 'could host next Commonwealth Games' with announcement 'due shortly'

GLASGOW could be set to host the next Commonwealth Games, according to reports...

The National (Scotland)

How Vinesh Phogat has fought with adversities and family tragedies since childhood

NEW DELHI: A trailblazer and an inspiration in wrestling, Vinesh Phogat may have lost out on Olympic medal, but has emerged as a winner on all counts because of her sheer determination and never-say-die attitude, that epitomizes a fighter to the core.

The Times of India

Martin Hannan: Sevens final was advert for sport - Scotland's summer tour not so much

The Team GB amalgamation approach seems here to stay especially as the 2026 Commonwealth Games are currently kaput - why do the authorities Down…

The National (Scotland)

'My last dance in Paris': India's hockey star PR Sreejesh announces retirement

NEW DELHI: The celebrated Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh announced his retirement plans on Monday, stating that he will conclude his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics. Sreejesh, who has earned 328 international caps and participated in three Olympic Games, will compete in his fourth Olympics in Paris starting…

The Times of India

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya joins top Olympians in panel discussion on India's preparations for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024, Olympic bronze medallist and Hockey World Cup-winning team member Ashok Dhyanchand, Asian Games gold medallist and former World No. 1 double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi, Commonwealth Games gold winner boxer Akhil Kumar, Asian Games gold medallist archer Abhishek Verma, two-time…

The Times of India

A fresh start the key to Aussie Bruce's Olympic dreams

Raising the bar takes new shape in Kyle Bruce's Olympic dreams after a decisive lift at the Commonwealth Games cost him a golden medal.

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Scottish running legend Alastair Hay who competed in Commonwealth Games dies aged 38

Scottish running legend Alastair Hay - who represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games - has died aged just 38.

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Celebrity swimmer Simpson's last roll of Olympic dice

The coach of pop star turned swimmer Cody Simpson says the 27-year-old faces a stiff challenge to make Australia's Olympic team.

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'Trash the brand': Comm Games chief takes on ex-premier

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief has taken a swipe at former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews over his move to stop the state hosting the 2026 event.

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Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav elected chairman of Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission.

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International Business Times

Hope Yet For Future Of Battered And Bruised Commonwealth Games

The future of the Commonwealth Games has once again been plunged into doubt since Malaysia declined to host the 2026 edition last week, but according to former Olympic marketing guru Michael Payne "it would be wrong to write the event off just yet."

The Hindu

Malaysia rejects chance to host 2026 Commonwealth Games over costs

Malaysia said it had decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the costs involved

AAP

Australia's hope for Comm Games as Malaysia won't host

Australian hierarchy remain hopeful the Commonwealth Games can still be saved despite Malaysia rejecting an offer to step in as host of the 2026 edition.

International Business Times

Malaysia Says No To Hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games Over Cost

Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow to an event seen as outdated by some.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing cost

Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s scrapped 2026 Commonwealth Games cost $589m in ‘significant waste of taxpayer money’, auditor general says

Report criticises government agencies for not working together and says the estimated $6.9bn cost of the event was ‘overstated’

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'Waste of money': Victoria's $589m Games bill revealed

Victoria's Auditor-General has lambasted a $6.9 billion cost estimate used by the state government to justify cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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