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The Latest Breaking News from the Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games coverage set for major change as ‘landmark’ deal is struck

The BBC has been the principal broadcaster for the Commonwealth Games since 1954

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games confirms host for 2030 centenary event

The Nigerian capital Abuja lost the battle to host the Commonwealth Games 100 years after the inaugural event in Canada

The Independent UK

Aussie sports staples back in Commonwealth Games frame

Many staple Australian sports could return to the Commonwealth Games when the Indian city of Ahmedabad hosts in 2030.

AAP

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Commonwealth Games aspirations for island with population of less than 40

A dwindling population of less than three dozen currently sates its sporting appetite with occasional games of tennis.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games poised to return to India

The Commonwealth Games is poised to go to India for the second time after Ahmedabad was recommended to be the host city for the 2030 edition.

AAP

CEO Phil Batty on why Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of

Chief executive Phil Batty has outlined why he believes Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of in 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: There's only a year until Glasgow 2026 so why do we know so little?

Wednesday marks the one-year-to-go milestone for Glasgow 2026 but despite the Commonwealth Games fast-approaching, why do we still know so few…

The National (Scotland)

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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)

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Flawed costings, hasty decisions and a lack of due diligence have been identified by a scathing report into Victoria's handling of the Commonwealth Games.

AAP

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

Susan Egelstaff: Glasgow 2014 didn't increase participation? Of course it didn't

Reports in The Herald this week have confirmed that Glasgow 2014 didn't increase participation. Of course it didn't; the 'legacy' promise has long…

The National (Scotland)

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)

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)

Police expect ‘no detriment’ to budget from Commonwealth Games

POLICE Scotland expects there will be “no detriment” to its budget stemming from the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow in 2026 ...

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Susan Egelstaff: The winners and losers of the Glasgow 2026 sports programme

The sports programme for Glasgow 2026 has been revealed and while there's some winners, there's plenty of losers too.

Evening Standard

Commonwealth Games must go on beyond pared back 2026 event – Starmer

The Prime Minister said the slimmed down Glasgow Games will still greatly boost the economy.

AAP

Comm Games a key step to Olympic glory: Pearson

Retired hurdling great Sally Pearson is happy to see the Commonwealth Games remain on the calendar, saying it was key to her becoming Olympic champion.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland must face up to Commonwealth Games' history, says John Swinney

THE history of the Commonwealth Games is a “significant issue” to “wrestle” with ahead of Scotland hosting the revamped event in 2026, John…

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The Independent UK

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 Times of India

'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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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 Times of India

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.

AAP

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.

The Independent UK

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

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