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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

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

'India shouldn't send team for 2026 Commonwealth Games': Pullela Gopichand, Vimal Kumar react after badminton removed from CWG programme

The Commonwealth Games Federation's (CGF) decision to axe as many as 12 sports from the Glasgow 2026 programme has invited sharp response from India's celebrated coaches Pullela Gopichand and Vimal Kumar, who have urged the country to boycott the Games.

The Times of India

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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

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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)

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)

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.

International Business Times

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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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 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)

Athletes' village news, date and location of Glasgow Commonwealth Games revealed

Glasgow’s scaled-back Commonwealth Games is expected to be held over 11 days in July and August 2026.

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The Times of India

India asks CGF to add shooting and wrestling in Glasgow Games

NEW DELHI: Indian govt has lodged a strong protest over the proposed exclusion of shooting and wrestling from the Commonwealth Games programme for Glasgow 2026, it's been learnt.

The Conversation

Glasgow’s 2026 Commonwealth Games needs to showcase an affordable and socially beneficial way of hosting sporting events

When Glasgow was announced as the replacement host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, it hadn’t fended off much in the way of competition. The Australian state of Victoria had pulled out because of soaring costs, and there was not much appetite elsewhere to stage the event.

The National (Scotland)

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?

AAP

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

Crunch time for Commonwealth Games sports facing axe

Australia's Commonwealth Games Association will meet with its member sports, with many set to hear they will be cut from a reduced Glasgow program.

The Independent UK

How the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games might look

Ten sports are set to feature

The Guardian - AU

PM says Labor will reintroduce housing bill to lower house in October – as it happened

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