Welsh track cyclist Emma Finucane, 23, made history at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by winning four gold medals in a single Games, a feat never before achieved. She also had the honour of carrying the Welsh flag at the closing ceremony, reflecting on her emotional and unprecedented success.
India concluded the CWG 2026 in Glasgow with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), finishing fourth overall. Boxing led with a record 10 medals (7 gold), while Judo and Para Sports also achieved historic highs.
India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow, securing fourth place with 39 medals, including 13 gold. Boxing emerged as the most successful sport with a record 10 medals, while judo and para athletics also achieved their best-ever performances.
Team Scotland finished fifth at the Commonwealth Games with 39 medals (13 gold), one place higher than Birmingham. BBC Scotland analyzed the performance, considering factors like fewer athletes and available golds, with the chef de mission calling it a "fantastic Games."
Glasgow hosted the closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, formally handing over the flag and baton to India, which will host the centenary edition in Ahmedabad in 2030. India finished fourth with 39 medals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's contingent for securing 39 medals, including 13 golds, at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing fourth. India will host the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad.
Indian boxing coach Santiago Nieva expresses satisfaction with the team's performance at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships, viewing medals as a byproduct of hard work. He highlights strong competition and outlines the team's focus on upcoming events like the Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympic qualifiers.
Commonwealth prosecutors have amassed over 90 witness statements and thousands of exhibits against Gold Coast developer David McWilliams, charged with 13 offences in an alleged $10 million NDIS property scheme fraud. His legal team faces "complications" with fees as his assets remain frozen.
Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar revealed his emotional turmoil after a recurring knee injury forced him to withdraw from high jump at the Commonwealth Games. He overcame despair to win India's first-ever decathlon bronze medal, crediting support for his historic comeback.
After securing her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold, India's most successful weightlifter, Mirabai Chanu, immediately shifted focus to the Asian Games. She aims to win her first Asiad medal, training in India under coach Vijay Sharma, acknowledging tougher competition and her body's limits.
Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar overcame a recurring knee injury and emotional turmoil at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing India's first-ever decathlon bronze after an initial high jump withdrawal.
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Tokyo Games bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, after securing silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, reflects on her 13-year boxing career. She now embraces celebrating every medal and enjoying the journey, having realized she previously overthought and missed moments due to constant pressure and personal sacrifices.
Scottish wheelchair racer Melanie Woods received the David Dixon Award at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, recognized for her resilience and sportsmanship after winning two gold medals, including the T54 1500m final twice following an unprecedented rerun due to a crash.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow, with Scotland formally handing over the ceremonial baton to India, marking the start of the countdown to the centenary 2030 Games in Ahmedabad. India finished fourth in the medal standings with 39 medals, despite a smaller contingent and reduced program.
Glasgow celebrated the closing of the Commonwealth Games with a spectacular ceremony featuring Delta Goodrem, Simple Minds, and fireworks, passing the baton to Amdavad 2030. The city successfully hosted the "Friendly Games" despite Victoria's withdrawal, producing 171 medals for Australia.
Glasgow concluded the Commonwealth Games with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring Delta Goodrem and Simple Minds, passing the baton to Amdavad 2030. The "Friendly Games" were hailed as a success, producing 171 medals for Australia and overcoming initial fears about the event's viability.
Glasgow successfully hosted a scaled-back Commonwealth Games after Victoria's withdrawal, exceeding expectations despite lower ticket sales. The focus now shifts to Ahmedabad, India, as the next host for 2030, facing questions about financial guarantees and logistical challenges amid rising costs and an expanded number of sports.
Australian track cyclists achieved a dominant Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, securing 10 gold medals. Georgia Baker, a five-time gold medalist, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony, while Leigh Hoffman set a Games record and Alyssa Polites made an emotional comeback from illness.
Australian athletes, including Olympic medallist Petria Thomas, celebrated the significance of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a career launchpad, with Australia dominating the medal tally. The event's future was also discussed, with Amdavad, India, pledging to host in 2030.
Glasgow successfully hosted a scaled-back Commonwealth Games after Victoria's withdrawal, exceeding expectations despite lower attendance. Ahmedabad is set to host in 2030, but concerns remain about financial guarantees and the Games' long-term viability, especially with rising costs and differing sport priorities.
Delta Goodrem headlined the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Glasgow, while 76-year-old Louise Hoskins became the oldest medal winner with a Para bowls gold. Cyclist Leigh Hoffman won gold and was proud not to vomit on the podium, and Australia's chef de mission Petria Thomas got a commemorative tattoo.
India concluded the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing fourth place with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). The campaign featured a record 16-medal day, boxing dominance with 10 medals, and historic firsts, despite near misses on the final day, marking one of India's strongest performances.
India's Gulveer Singh made history at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing a silver medal in the 10,000m and a bronze in the 5,000m, becoming the first Indian to win two athletics medals at a single Games. His coach, Scott Simmons, praised his untapped potential and finishing speed.
