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Dropped sports are still key to future Commonwealth Games, says chief executive

Hockey, squash and diving are among the sports which will not feature.

The Independent UK

'Absence of hockey at Commonwealth Games is not a good sign': Rupinder Pal Singh

NEW DELHI: Hockey became one of the multiple prominent sports to be axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games as hosts Glasgow focused on cutting costs. The Scottish city, which had staged the Games in 2014, stepped in at a late stage after the Victorian government in Australia abandoned plans due…

The Times of India

Glasgow Commonwealth Games should be 'Chris Hoy Games', says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said he would like to see the Commonwealth Games be known as the Chris Hoy Games in honour of the six-time Olympic gold medallist…

The National (Scotland)

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Games programme could be scaled back further if costs spiral, hints Swinney

Glasgow will host a smaller version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

The Independent UK

Civil servant was ‘dead man walking’ when placed on Covid ward, inquiry told

Scottish Government official Andrew Slorance, 49, died in December 2020 at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Evening Standard

There will be no call on public purse to fund Glasgow Games – Swinney

The city will host a slimmed down Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Evening Standard

Sports fraternity surprised after medal-yielding sports excluded from CWG 2026 list

Among major sports cricket, wrestling and many more were dropped from the upcoming commonwealth game 2026.

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Uproar! Axing popular sports from CWG leads to widespread disappointment

The removal of popular sports like hockey, badminton, wrestling and table tennis from the Commonwealth Games (CWG) programme for Glasgow 2026 has led to strong reactions from some of the world bodies ruling the 12 sports that have been axed as well as former athletes.

The Times of India

No road racing at Glasgow Commonwealth Games as organisers look to cut costs

Track and para-track cycling still a part of the schedule

Cycling Weekly

Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey have led a chorus of sports disappointed to be left off the Commonwealth Games program given their history, appeal and venue availability.

AAP

World Squash hits out at Commonwealth Games over exclusion from Glasgow 2026

Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Games as diving and triathlon were among the sports culled for the slimmed-down event

The Independent UK

Diving, rugby and cricket axed from 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow have stepped in as emergency hosts of a streamlined Games

Evening Standard

How exclusion of hockey, wrestling, cricket from CWG 2026 is huge blow to India

In a major blow to India's medal hopes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the organisers have dropped sports such as hockey, cricket, wrestling, badminton, squash and table tennis, among others, from the programme.

The Times of India

See the full list of sports set to feature in Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

GLASGOW has now been formally confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games along with the full list of sports which will feature...

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

Sports revealed for scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ten sports are included in the programme.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow officially confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW has been chosen to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, it has been officially confirmed...

International Business Times

Glasgow Confirmed As Host Of 10-sport 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow has been confirmed as the host of the troubled 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Scottish city staging a slimmed-down version of the troubled multi-sport event.

The Independent UK

Hockey, squash and diving not included in 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

There will also be no triathlon, T20 cricket badminton or rugby sevens in the scaled down Games.

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The Times of India

Hockey, wrestling, badminton and shooting among prominent sports dropped from Glasgow CWG 2026 programme

NEW DELHI: In a major blow to India's medal chances at the Commonwealth Games, the organisers of the 2026 edition of the multisport event in Glasgow on Monday confirmed the exclusion of hockey, badminton, table tennis, shooting and wrestling among prominent sports from the Games' programme. Women's cricket - which…

Evening Standard

Glasgow confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

More than 500,000 tickets will be made available to spectators ahead of the Games.

AAP

Australians committed to Glasgow Games success: Thomas

The Australian team is set to embrace the new model of Commonwealth Games, after key sports such as hockey and rugby sevens were axed from Glasgow 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Award-winning speaker manufacturer opens Scottish factory

AN AWARD-WINNING Scottish speaker manufacturer has opened its new factory doors in Glasgow for the first time ...

The Conversation

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will create an economic model that allows smaller nations to step up and host

The tension was palpable as we waited to see if Glasgow would rescue the Commonwealth Games for 2026. After the Australian state of Victoria pulled out, the eyes of the Commonwealth turned to Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow restaurant offering customers £1 ramen this week - how to claim

SEE how you can claim a bowl of ramen for just £1 at this popular Glasgow restaurant ...

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar news, interviews and updates on the Scottish Labour MSP and leader

Get the latest news and political updates on Anas Sarwar, leader of Scottish Labour and MSP for Glasgow.

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