Game of Thrones dragon soars over city to celebrate Commonwealth Games opening The dragon is also in Glasgow to promote season three of the hit HBO Original series House of the Dragon. Evening Standard · Jul 22
India leans on Chopra, Chanu as Commonwealth Games return in slimmer avatar India aims for a top-five finish at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Organizers face challenges proving a scaled-down event's essence. India's medal prospects are altered by a pruned schedule and absent sports. Athletics, boxing, and weightlifting will carry the medal hopes. Para athletes are also expected to contribute significantly to the… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Commonwealth Games 2026 Date: Check when it's starting, venue, opening ceremony time, performers & India’s flag bearers Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The opening ceremony will feature KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans. Indian athletes Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will carry the national flag. Competition days will run from July 24 to August 1. Ahmedabad will host the 2030… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Scotland's most experienced swimmer's 'full circle' moment at Glasgow '26 Scotland's most experienced swimmer, Lucy Hope, admits Glasgow 2026 will be a "full circle" moment for her The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
We simply cannot afford to lose our civic spaces I WALK my dog through Queen’s Park in Glasgow most days. Like many others, I often pass the Victorian glasshouse, often almost without thinking… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Commonwealth Games 'huge opportunity to showcase best of Scotland', Swinney says THE Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will provide Scotland with a “huge opportunity” to showcase the best the country has to offer on the world… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
How world record holder emerged from Games 'wilderness' A dozen years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games helped launch Cam McEvoy's career, the swimming superstar is back to claim a prize that has proven elusive. AAP · Jul 21
Josh Kerr: My roots remain in Scotland and so I want CWG gold on home soil Josh Kerr: My roots remain in Scotland and so I want CWG gold on home soil The National (Scotland) · Jul 21
Labour panned for ‘lording it over Scotland’ as parties slam peerage for Anas Sarwar LABOUR have been slammed for “pulling the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster book” by reportedly planning to give Anas Sarwar a peerage… The National (Scotland) · Jul 21
Glasgow Games – and unicorn mascot – ready to emerge from shadow cast by 2014 As the Commonwealth Games return to Scotland’s biggest city, the mood is markedly different from the last time Glasgow hosted the event The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Glasgow 2026 Madeleine McCann’s younger brother, Sean, has been selected to represent Scotland in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
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
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 19-storey hotel plan appeal for Scottish city centre fails THE developers behind rejected plans to knock down a listed Glasgow building and create a 19-storey hotel have failed to overturn the decision ...
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Madeleine McCann’s brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Commonwealth Games The promising 21-year-old swimmer will compete in a number of freestyle events in Glasgow
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Father of murder victim Kayden Moy: His death has ‘devasted our family forever’ Jay Stewart, 19, Cole Turley, 18, and a 15-year-old were sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday.
The Economic Times · Jul 21 Glasgow Diary: City awaits CWG buzz as athletes trickle in Glasgow is preparing for the Commonwealth Games, which begin in two days. Athletes are arriving at the airport, and volunteers are welcoming delegations. Posters and countdown clocks mark the upcoming event throughout the city. Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga is a favorite to win gold. Organisers hope the city's…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 Megan Keith: I believe I can go faster than ever in Glasgow Megan Keith: I believe I can go faster than ever in Glasgow
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 Canberra Times · Jul 20 We've ranked the medal prospects of 20 regional Comm Games stars The scaled-down Games is still a big dream for regional stars.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 Flags fly in Glasgow to highlight Commonwealth states criminalising same-sex intimacy NATIONAL flags representing the 28 Commonwealth member states that criminalise consensual same-sex intimacy will fly in central Glasgow during the…
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Father praises pioneering 3D-imaging surgery that saved son’s life from brain tumour Toby Peart, 13, was one of first patients to have surgery with Braun Aesculap Aeos 3D Robotic Assisted Exoscope
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Boy, 13, ‘doing really well’ after brain tumour operated on with new technology Toby Peart, from Strathpeffer in the Highlands, was treated at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow in November.
AAP · Jul 19 Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games The bowls program will be held indoors for the first time at a Commonwealth Games and that could put Australia at a disadvantage.