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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

Commonwealth Games aspirations for island with population of less than 40

A dwindling population of less than three dozen currently sates its sporting appetite with occasional games of tennis.

The Independent UK

The Aussie sports pointer in India's Commonwealth Games

Australian sports axed from the next Commonwealth Games hope to get some clarity from India when Ahmedabad is ratified as the 2030 host city.

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Legacy of 2014 Commonwealth Games ‘allows Glasgow to host 2026 event’

A slimmed-down version of the Games will return to Glasgow next year.

Evening Standard

'Off the charts': Gout's rival reveals speed secret

Australian sprinters Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy each boast traits they'd love to steal as the pair pin their ears back for next year's Commonwealth Games.

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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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World’s largest ever bowls training session held to mark 2026 Commonwealth Games

A number of sporting professionals attended, some of whom had never played the sport until now.

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Commonwealth Games poised to return to India

The Commonwealth Games is poised to go to India for the second time after Ahmedabad was recommended to be the host city for the 2030 edition.

AAP

Scots to get first access to 2026 Commonwealth Games pre-sale tickets

PEOPLE living in Glasgow will have first access to pre-sale tickets for next year’s Commonwealth Games, organisers have announced

The National (Scotland)

Scots to have first access to 2026 Commonwealth Games pre-sale tickets

Anyone wishing to book pre-sale tickets must pre-register.

The Independent UK

Wheelchair basketball: what can be learned from a South African athlete’s journey to France

Wheelchair basketball is one of the fastest-growing Para sports in the world. Over 100,000 athletes compete in national and international competitions and at the Paralympic Games and Commonwealth Games. In Africa, there are 26 national wheelchair basketball federations.

The Conversation

Glasgow's Commonwealth Games organisers announce 250 jobs to be created

A TOTAL of 250 jobs are set to be created to help deliver next year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, organisers have announced ...

The National (Scotland)

Commonwealth Games facing an ‘existential crisis’ after marathon snub

An opportunity to showcase Glasgow to the world is being missed because of the exclusion of a marathon from next year’s Commonwealth Games,…

The National (Scotland)

Trespass to design 2026 Commonwealth Games uniforms again

The sporting event takes place in Glasgow next summer.

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CEO Phil Batty on why Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of

Chief executive Phil Batty has outlined why he believes Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of in 2026.

The Independent UK

Unicorn called Finnie unveiled as mascot for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Described as a ‘proud Glaswegian unicorn’, the mascot made her debut posing for pictures on top of the city’s Finnieston Crane.

The National (Scotland)

When Swinney met Finnie: First Minister marks launch of Commonwealth mascot

John Swinney has met the new mascot for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games ...

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Glasgow Commonwealth Games official mascot unveiled

The official mascot for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been unveiled ...

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Australia buoyed by Gout's Commonwealth Games signal

One year out from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Australian officials have been buoyed by Gout Gout's indication that he will run in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Birmingham forever: Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games

“Birmingham forever,” Ozzy Osbourne declared as he delighted spectators during a surprise performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in his home city.

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Victoria's trash is now Commonwealth Games treasure

Two years after Victoria suddenly scrapped hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a batch of countries are hoping to host after Scotland's Glasgow next year.

The National (Scotland)

Susan Egelstaff: There's only a year until Glasgow 2026 so why do we know so little?

Wednesday marks the one-year-to-go milestone for Glasgow 2026 but despite the Commonwealth Games fast-approaching, why do we still know so few…

The Independent UK

Presenter Gethin Jones named Wales’ chef de mission for Commonwealth Games

Jones also worked as an attache for the Welsh team at the Gold Coast Games in 2018.

The National (Scotland)

Work to upgrade ‘incredible’ Scottish stadium for Glasgow Commonwealth Games begins

WORK is underway to upgrade Scotstoun Stadium ahead of next summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow ...

The National (Scotland)

Orkney prepares to welcome athletes for the ultimate island showdown

‘THE Commonwealth Games is always called the Friendly Games – but they haven’t seen the Island Games!”

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