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Commonwealth Games 2026: Why hockey, badminton and seven other sports are missing and how it affects India's medal hopes

India's Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign starts Thursday with a 124-member contingent. The event features a significantly reduced sports program, impacting medal chances. Many sports where India excelled are now absent from the competition. This scaling back is due to the host city change and financial viability concerns. Organizers aim…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule, start times and how to watch

The 10-sport programme, including six Para sports, will include athletics, gymnastics, cycling and swimming

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games: 10 things to look out for at Glasgow 2026

With the Games about to get under way, here are 10 of the most intriguing subplots to the event

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

‘People are looking at Scotland for good fun’: Glasgow prepares for Commonwealth Games

Glasgow stepped in at the last minute to host the games, after Victoria in Australia pulled out

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Glasgow hosts slimmed-down Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW, Scotland - The Commonwealth Games remains a stage “where champions are made” as Glasgow prepares to host a slimmed-down version of the event, says the president of Commonwealth Sport, Dr Donald Rukare.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

How Glasgow changed the game on a bare-bones budget

In the space of 18 months, Glasgow has saved the Commonwealth Games from extinction while rewriting the script on how to stage a major sporting event.

AAP · Jul 23

The Commonwealth Games are here, with fewer sports, more nations and an uncertain future

Victoria was supposed to be gearing up to welcome athletes from around the world for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Instead, the competition is getting underway in Glasgow, Scotland.

The Conversation · Jul 22

Cameron Myers leads Commonwealth Games charge as Australia enters middle-distance golden era

Gold medals are well within reach for the athletics team in Glasgow, boasting more depth than Australia has seen for decades

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit

The Labour leader will travel north of the border for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

As the games begin, what does the Commonwealth mean and what purpose does it serve?

Early tomorrow morning, Australian Eastern time, the 2026 Commonwealth Games will begin in Glasgow.

The Conversation · Jul 22