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The Latest Breaking News from the Commonwealth Games

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

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

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

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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

Sports revealed for scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ten sports are included in the programme.

Evening Standard

Glasgow officially confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

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

The National (Scotland)

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…

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Glasgow confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

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

Evening Standard

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 Conversation

Susan Egelstaff: Is my cynicism about Glasgow 2026 misplaced? I hope so...

The Commonwealth Games will head to Glasgow in 2026 but with a limited timescale and a reduced budget so can it possibly be a success?

The National (Scotland)

Sports appeal for inclusion at slimmed-down Comm Games

Commonwealth Games Australia will hold a crucial meeting on Friday amid pleas from sports leaders to remain on the program for the 2026 Glasgow Games.

AAP

How much public money will the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow cost?

THE Commonwealth Games is coming back to Glasgow – but how much will it cost?

The National (Scotland)

Can I become a volunteer for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?

THE Commonwealth Games are set to return to Glasgow in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow agrees deal to host ‘scaled-down’ Commonwealth Games in 2026

The Australian state of Victoria pulled out as hosts last year, prompting questions over the future of the Games

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The National (Scotland)

Have your say on Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games

WITH the announcement that Glasgow is hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026, we want to hear from you ...

The Independent UK

Lord Jack McConnell endorses Glasgow’s hosting of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Scotland’s largest city last staged the event 10 years ago.

The National (Scotland)

Talks made it ‘more likely’ Commonwealth Games will return to Glasgow

RECENT talks have made it “more likely” the Commonwealth Games will return to Glasgow in 2026, Scotland’s Health Secretary has said...

The National (Scotland)

Commonwealth Games 'won’t be funded by public purse' if held in Scotland

THE COMMONWEALTH Games 2026 “won’t be funded by the public purse” if held in Glasgow according to an official statement ...

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The National (Scotland)

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…

The Times of India

Five Olympic-bound Indian boxers to train in Germany ahead of Paris Games

NEW DELHI: The Indian boxing contingent, with the exception of Amit Panghal, the gold medallist from the Commonwealth Games, is set to embark on a month-long training camp in Germany starting from June 28.

The Times of India

With a new partner in tow, Ashwini Ponnappa hopes to shine at her third Olympics

NEW DELHI: Ashwini Ponnappa has been the flagbearer of Indian badminton in women's doubles for over a decade. Having forged a world-class partnership with now-retired Jwala Gutta, where the doubles duo won historic medals at the Commonwealth Games and World Championships, Ashwini, now 34, is gearing up for her third…

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."

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.

The Guardian - UK

‘A huge step back for the city’: people in Birmingham on council budget cuts

Proposals on services ranging from bin collections to social care, arts and libraries have left many worried for the future

The Guardian - UK

Cut budgets and focus on sport to save the Commonwealth Games

Letter: David Judson Viner on how and why the Games should continue to be held

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