India's Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19. This marks his first appearance of the 2026 season after training in Switzerland. Chopra aims to regain momentum and surpass the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 82.61 metres.
Australian swimming star Kaylee McKeown, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, has not ruled out competing in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The world-record holder is considering her future beyond the 2028 Los Angeles Games and seeks a "mental refresh" before deciding.
India's Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has named a 32-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, featuring stars like Neeraj Chopra and emerging talents. The contingent, with 22 men and 10 women, includes strong representation in jumps and throws, with provisional selections for Chopra and Selva Prabhu pending future performances.
Meg Harris, a decorated swimmer with two Olympic golds and six world titles, has qualified for her first individual 100m freestyle event at an international competition. She secured her spot at the Australian Swimming Trials, finishing second behind Mollie O'Callaghan. Harris expressed excitement about this personal milestone after years of competing primarily in relays.
Mollie O'Callaghan won the 200m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials in Sydney with a time of 1:52.86, just missing out on the world record. She will compete at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Sienna Toohey (17) qualifies for Commonwealth Games by winning 100m breaststroke at Australian Swimming Trials, beating Ella Ramsay. Kaylee McKeown overcomes illness to secure 100m backstroke spot.
England netball star Helen Housby will miss the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to a back injury. The 31-year-old, who plays for New South Wales Swifts in Australia, was already sidelined for part of the Suncorp Super Netball season but further scans confirmed she cannot compete.
Gurindervir Singh shattered the Indian 100m national record with a time of 10.09 seconds at the National Senior Federation Competition. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the sprinter's historic achievement on social media.
Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar shattered the national pole vault record at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, clearing 5.45m. Meena won gold on countback. Both athletes met the Commonwealth Games qualification standard.
Jacky Hudson, a 75-year-old vision-impaired lawn bowler, will make her Commonwealth Games debut for Australia. Hudson, who is also about to become a great-grandmother again, expressed disbelief and joy at her selection, highlighting the inclusive nature of the sport.
Channel 5 will air highlights of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending the BBC's 72-year broadcast partnership due to financial cuts. TNT Sports holds the live rights.
Channel 5 to air daily Commonwealth Games highlights after BBC declines coverage due to financial constraints, while TNT Sports holds live rights and will also offer the Games on HBO Max.
Three-time Olympic champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty (formerly Peaty) aims to become the first British swimmer to win gold at four consecutive Commonwealth Games, competing in Glasgow under his new surname after marrying Holly Ramsay.
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.
Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald, 32, retires from cycling to pursue a career in nursing, citing a desire for the 'real world' and no longer fearing life outside cycling.
Endurance specialist won Olympic gold in Rio and Tokyo‘I don’t know where I’ll get these feelings again’Katie Archibald, the Scottish track cyclist who won gold medals at the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, has announced her retirement with immediate effect.The decision means the 32-year-old, who also won multiple world, European and Commonwealth titles, will not compete in July’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Continue reading...
Endurance specialist won Olympic gold in Rio and Tokyo‘I don’t know where I’ll get these feelings again’Katie Archibald, the Scottish track cyclist who won gold medals at the Rio and Tokyo Olympics, has announced her retirement with immediate effect.The decision means the 32-year-old, who also won multiple world, European and Commonwealth titles, will not compete in July’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Continue reading...
Alexa Leary is classified out of the Commonwealth Games team as Swimming Australia names first half of squad for Glasgow 2026.
When it comes to Australian Para sporting legends, few names match it with Angie Ballard, who will lead the Para athletics contingent to a historic fifth Commonwealth Games at Glasgow in July.
Duncan Scott, Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete with 13 medals across three Games, will compete at his home Glasgow 2026 after the reopening of Tollcross Swimming Centre where he first qualified for junior competition aged 10. The 28-year-old eight-time Olympic medalist from Alloa broke Alister Allan's record with six medals at Birmingham 2022 and aims to continue his success at the refurbished venue, while remaining humble about his achievements.
Manu Bhaker, the 24-year-old two-time Olympic bronze medallist from 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrated 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional Instagram post reflecting on her journey from teenage prodigy to one of India's biggest sporting stars. She recalled her early obsession with the sport, her Commonwealth Games gold at age 16 in Australia, and difficult phases including fifth-place finishes at 2018 and 2023 Asian Games despite topping qualification. Her post came a day after an NRAI event where she was asked about cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, sparking online debate about cricket narratives dominating other Indian sports.
Manu Bhaker, the 24-year-old Indian shooter who won bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marked 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional social media post reflecting on her journey from teenage prodigy to one of India's biggest sporting stars.
Manu Bhaker marked 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional social media post, reflecting on her journey from a teenage prodigy to a two-time Olympic medallist at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old recalled her early obsession with the sport, her Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 at age 16, and difficult phases including fifth-place finishes at the 2018 and 2023 Asian Games despite topping qualification.
When Hani Watson settles under the barbell at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, she will be lifting more than just the plates on the bar.
