Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra returned from an eight-month injury layoff with a fourth-place finish at the Doha Diamond League. He threw 85.69m, meeting the Commonwealth Games qualification standard, but fell short of a podium finish against strong competition.
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra began his 2026 season at the Doha Diamond League, finishing fourth and qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. This follows a strong 2025 season, including a historic 90.23m throw, despite a dip at the Tokyo World Championships.
Team Wales has selected 114 athletes, including Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, to compete in 10 sports at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23 to August 2. The team features 66 female and 48 male athletes, with 22 Para-athletes.
Celtic FC expressed disappointment after their Scottish Premiership title defence was scheduled for a Monday evening on August 3rd, citing conflicts with the Commonwealth Games and Calvin Harris concerts.
Australia's netball team, the Diamonds, has announced a 12-player squad for the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Five players, including midcourter Jamie-Lee Price, will make their Games debut as Australia aims to defend its 2022 gold medal.
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, 32, retires from cycling to pursue a career in nursing, citing a desire for the 'real world' and no longer fearing life outside cycling.
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.
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.
