Australia's Commonwealth Games team has issued strict instructions prohibiting athletes from mentioning billionaire Gina Rinehart or other private benefactors in media or social media until after the 2026 Glasgow Games, to protect official sponsors.
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has offered significant cash bonuses for Australian swimmers winning medals or setting world records at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, mirroring Paris Olympics incentives. This comes amidst athlete withdrawals and discussions on financial support for athletes.
Following a send-off in New Delhi, Indian athletes are set to compete on Day 2 of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games across five sports, including medal events in para powerlifting, gymnastics, boxing, swimming, and lawn bowls, with live coverage available on Sony Sports Network.
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has offered Australian Commonwealth Games swimmers cash bonuses for medals and world records at Glasgow 2026, welcomed by Kyle Chalmers. This incentive aims to boost participation amid athlete withdrawals, though Commonwealth Games Australia distances itself from the private scheme.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games aim to redefine their future with a simplified, cost-effective model, expanded Para programme, and new broadcasting deal. Key athletes like Adam Peaty and Shericka Jackson return, while India faces reduced medal opportunities but eyes future hosting bids.
Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy returns to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games 12 years after his debut, transformed from a shy teenager to a father. Having overcome past disappointments and considered quitting, he is now motivated by teammate Elijah Winnington's comeback, aiming for his first individual Commonwealth gold.
Sean McCann, younger brother of Madeleine McCann, has been selected to represent Scotland in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming for a strong performance to aid his 2028 Olympic bid.
Eighteen-year-old Maya Merhige completed the 21.4-mile North Channel swim from Ireland to Scotland in 12 hours, 19 minutes, 37 seconds. This marks her fifth successful swim in the Oceans Seven challenge, aiming to become the youngest person to achieve this feat and earn a Guinness World Record while raising funds for pediatric cancer research.
Despite increased investment in drones for shark monitoring, experts question their effectiveness as a public safety tool, citing limited visibility and a lack of evidence for increased shark threats. The focus on technology may lead to unnecessary beach closures and economic impact.
Champion swimmer Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever, a major blow to the Australian team. The 25-year-old was aiming to repeat her four gold medals from Birmingham 2022.
Greece is installing floating barriers in bays to protect swimmers from toxic pufferfish, an invasive species drawn by warming waters. The fish, capable of severe bites and containing a lethal neurotoxin, have prompted public health warnings and eradication programs.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh set a new women's 50m freestyle world record of 23.55 seconds at the Sette Colli International Trophy in Rome on Sunday, surpassing Kate Douglass's recent record.
Dutch swimmer Marrit Steenbergen sets new women’s 100m freestyle world record with 51.68 seconds at Rome’s Sette Colli International Trophy, surpassing Sarah Sjostrom’s 2017 record of 51.71.
Xu Jiayu and Yu Yiting set new Asian records in the men's 50m backstroke and women's 200m individual medley at China's National Swimming Championships in Hangzhou. Veteran Sun Yang also contributed to a relay victory.
A Coogee woman, Leah Stewart, 35, was attacked by a suspected great white shark while swimming between flags. The incident has heightened the author's fear of sharks, questioning the balance between the euphoria of ocean swimming and its inherent risks, and sparking debate on shark culling versus conservation.
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Archie Goodburn, a 24-year-old swimmer diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, is urging the UK government to increase funding for brain tumor research and patient access to new treatments. Despite recent success with a new drug, Vorasidenib, he highlights the "translational gap" and calls for immediate release of pledged funds and better government support.
A shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney, has left a teacher critically injured and the community in shock. Locals are rethinking beach use, while authorities are considering permanent drone surveillance exemptions to enhance safety.
Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old teacher, is in critical condition after a shark attack at Coogee Beach. Her family is facing a fight for her survival, dealing with severe injuries including an arm amputation, while a debate over shark culling emerges.
A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated and is in critical condition after a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark attack at Coogee beach. The incident has sparked a political debate over shark culling in NSW, with former PM Tony Abbott advocating for it and Premier Chris Minns rejecting the idea due to the species being protected.
A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated and is in critical condition after a suspected 3.5-meter great white shark attack at Coogee beach. The incident has sparked a political debate on beach safety, with calls for a shark cull rejected by the NSW Premier.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman in her 30s from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. Verco described the shark as approximately 3.5 meters long and noted the woman sustained critical arm and leg injuries. Beaches in the area were closed following the incident.
An elite paddleboarder, Charlie Verco, rescued a woman from a shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney. The woman, in her 30s, suffered critical arm and leg injuries and was taken to St Vincent's hospital. Beaches were closed for 24 hours following the incident.
A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured after being bitten by a large shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. She sustained severe arm and leg wounds and was airlifted to a hospital for surgery.
