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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

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

India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games – next stop the 2036 Olympics?

India will be formally approved as hosts of the 2030 Commonwealth Games next month as the country steps up its ambitions to stage the 2036 Olympics

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Axed sports still on radar for Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Federation boss Katie Sadleir says sports that didn't make the Glasgow cut can be a part of future events.

AAP

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

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

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

Canada pulls the plug on possible bid to stage 2030 Commonwealth Games

Canadian province Alberta has pulled the plug on a possible bid to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games because of rising costs.

The National (Scotland)

CWG in limbo as Victoria pulls out as 2026 host over spiralling cost

Australia's Victoria state has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its state chief citing the rising budget as the reason. Victoria premier Daniel Andrews said his government initially earmarked AU$2.6 billion (Rs 14,760cr) to stage the 23rd edition of the quadrennial Games in five cities, but as per…

The Times of India

Humza Yousaf looks into Scotland staging Commonwealth Games as part of joint bid

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said he has asked his staff to “explore” the possibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games as part…

The National (Scotland)

Key questions answered as Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

Victoria state premier Daniel Andrews said cost estimations had risen as high as seven billion Australian dollars.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games organisers happy to listen to any UK offer to host 2026 event

State premier Daniel Andrews announced Victoria was pulling out on Tuesday, citing rising costs.

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Rugby World Cup success didn't happen overnight

Having played her part in the unprecedented success of the Rugby World Cup, Kiwi Katie Sadleir has come home to speak at the world's largest women in sport conference this week.

The Independent UK

Commonwealth Games keen to be ‘partner of choice’ for sports looking to innovate

Birmingham 2022 broke new ground and the CGF hopes to introduce further new formats at future Games.

The Independent UK

Katie Sadleir: Birmingham has been like Disneyland on steroids

The chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation said this year’s event has exceeded all expectations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Commonwealth Games Chief Looks to Bright, 'Edgy' Future

The Commonwealth Games must be "modern and edgy" to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an "outstanding job". The 57-year-old former synchronized swimmer said the Games must show how "they are different and individual" from other events…

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Esports could be included in Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games, after inaugural pilot event in Birmingham

As the multi-billion-dollar esports industry continues to grow, the Commonwealth Games looks to tap into some of that success.

The Guardian - UK

So what first attracted you to the multi-billion dollar esports industry?

Inaugural Esports Championships come to the Commonwealth Games but it’s hard to think past the oodles of cash

ABC News

Pride House Birmingham creating safe spaces at Commonwealth Games for LGBTQI+ community, as member nations are pressured to reform

The majority of Commonwealth members still criminalise homosexuality. Pride House Birmingham organisers want that to change.

AAP

Officials defend Games' inclusion efforts

Birmingham Commonwealth Games officials say they have worked hard to make the event as inclusive as possible.

The Independent UK

Birmingham bosses working with Tom Daley to improve LGBTQ+ inclusivity at Games

Almost half of Commonwealth member states still have laws criminalising same-sex relationships on their statute books

Newsroom.co.nz

Pidgeon set pace for Kiwi women 92 years ago

The first NZ woman to compete at a Commonwealth Games in 1930, Gladys Pidgeon was almost barred from the pool. Angela Walker looks back at her remarkable journey.

The Independent UK

Victoria backed to ‘do something a bit different’ for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Katie Sadleir has a vision that multiple village sites are used at the proposed 2026 Games in Australia.

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