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Aussie gymnasts chasing golden redemption in Glasgow

Both haunted by their separate 2022 campaigns, Australian gymnasts Jesse Moore and Kate McDonald are hungry for redemption at this year's Commonwealth Games.

AAP · May 1

Nothing to prove for gymnast Godwin in Glasgow comeback

After being stuck on a ''roller-coaster ride'' she had no control of, Aussie gymnast Georgia Godwin is eyeing a fairytale comeback at the Commonwealth Games.

AAP · May 1

Large-scale sporting events cause unexpected air pollution, study shows

Research conducted at 2022 Commonwealth Games found catering and fireworks were main causes of pollution

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Bol ready to 'make moves and win' in gold medal hunt

Running the fastest he's ever done on home soil, Australian middle-distance star Peter Bol is out to finally break through for gold at the Commonwealth Games.

AAP · Apr 9

Aussie distance star gunning for nationals trifecta

Charting her path to the Commonwealth Games, middle-distance star Jessica Hull is set for a gruelling campaign at the Australian athletics championships.

AAP · Apr 8

Community groups share £1.25m funding for Glasgow 2026 festival

A festival fund will provide grants to 163 projects across the city as part of Commonwealth Games celebrations.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

Comm Games: King's Baton fever sweeps Australia

Australia's official design for the Commonwealth Games King's Baton relay was unveiled at a ceremony at Admiralty House marking 120 days until Glasgow.

AAP · Mar 24

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

It should have been a moment for Australia's athletes on home soil but the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been reduced to cost blowouts and social media mockery.

AAP · Mar 17

Super-charged season will go to 'new level': Moloney

The Melbourne Vixens' Super Netball premiership defence won't come easy thanks to widespread player movement and the carrot of the Commonwealth Games.

AAP · Mar 10

NBL ace Cotton open to pursuit of Glasgow gold

Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has had dialogue with Gangurrus coach Adam Forde about lining up for Australia's 3x3 team at the Commonwealth Games.

AAP · Feb 24