The Latest Breaking News from the Commonwealth Games

Which sports were cut from Commonwealth Games 2026?

Glasgow is staging a slimmed-down version of the Commonwealth Games after the state of Victoria backed out of hosting three years ago

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Commonwealth Games 2026: From Neeraj Chopra to Mirabai Chanu, here are 5 Indian players leading medal hopes in Glasgow

Meet the five Indian Commonwealth Games 2026: India's 125-member squad begins the Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow. Neeraj Chopra leads medal hopes in javelin throw after injury recovery. Mirabai Chanu aims for gold in weightlifting, a consistent contender. Lovlina Borgohain carries boxing expectations while Tejinderpal Singh Toor seeks a…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Are the Commonwealth Games dying?

IN FOCUS : The Games return this week but spiralling costs, a slimmed-down programme and the weight of its uncomfortable history all put the future of the event, approaching its centenary year, in doubt, writes Flo Clifford

The Independent UK · 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

John Swinney urges Scots to compete with ‘pride and passion’ in Glasgow Games

The First Minister spoke out ahead of the Commonwealth Games getting under way on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Commonwealth Games 2026 Opening Ceremony: Date, time, venue, live streaming, performers and India flag bearers

Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony: The Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to begin soon with many nations participating. The opening ceremony will feature cultural performances and a parade of athletes. Scottish artists KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans will perform at the event. Olympic medalists Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu will…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Commonwealth Games boxers: Delicious Orie on who to watch from Team England

Interview: The gold medalist, who went to the Olympics and turned pro before abruptly retiring, will be a pundit at this year’s Games in Glasgow

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Glasgow ‘ready’ to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

The First Minister spoke ahead of the sporting tournament getting underway in Scotland’s largest city later this week.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

When is the Commonwealth Games? Start time and how to watch opening ceremony today

Multisport event is back in Scotland for the first time since 2014

Evening Standard · Jul 22