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Rare Commonwealth Games £2 coin selling for £5000

A RARE £2 coin celebrating the Commonwealth Games held in a Scottish city is being sold on eBay for a staggering £5000 ...

The National (Scotland)

Echoing Landy, the mile returns to Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature the biggest swimming programme ever - and a return on the track of the mile event once graced by Bannister and Landy.

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One-third of Scots say Commonwealth Games should end – so how can it continue?

THE Commonwealth Games needs to adapt if it is going to last, experts have said – after an exclusive new poll showed that one-third of Scots think…

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SNP Government must seize Glasgow 2026 as chance for Scotland's soft-power

THE 2026 Commonwealth Games provides an opportunity for Scotland and the Commonwealth to have a reset about how nations use sport ...

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Department defends advice on bungled Commonwealth Games

A government agency has defended its advice to the Victorian government in the lead-up to the abandoned Commonwealth Games, despite a damning report.

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Glasgow needs cleaning before Commonwealth Games, union bosses urge

UNION leaders have said that Glasgow needs a deep clean before hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

The National (Scotland)

Police expect ‘no detriment’ to budget from Commonwealth Games

POLICE Scotland expects there will be “no detriment” to its budget stemming from the Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow in 2026 ...

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Susan Egelstaff: The winners and losers of the Glasgow 2026 sports programme

The sports programme for Glasgow 2026 has been revealed and while there's some winners, there's plenty of losers too.

The National (Scotland)

Concern over Commonwealth Games impact on homeless people

TALKS are underway with Glasgow hoteliers ahead of the arrival of thousands of Commonwealth Games athletes amid concerns over the potential impact…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer seeks 2030 host for troubled Commonwealth Games

Prime minister trying to secure tournament’s future at Commonwealth summit in Samoa

The Guardian - UK

Comm Games a key step to Olympic glory: Pearson

Retired hurdling great Sally Pearson is happy to see the Commonwealth Games remain on the calendar, saying it was key to her becoming Olympic champion.

AAP

Axed sports still on radar for Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games Federation boss Katie Sadleir says sports that didn't make the Glasgow cut can be a part of future events.

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Scotland must face up to Commonwealth Games' history, says John Swinney

THE history of the Commonwealth Games is a “significant issue” to “wrestle” with ahead of Scotland hosting the revamped event in 2026, John…

The National (Scotland)

Dropped sports are still key to future Commonwealth Games, says chief executive

Hockey, squash and diving are among the sports which will not feature.

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Games programme could be scaled back further if costs spiral, hints Swinney

Glasgow will host a smaller version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Evening Standard

There will be no call on public purse to fund Glasgow Games – Swinney

The city will host a slimmed down Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Cycling Weekly

No road racing at Glasgow Commonwealth Games as organisers look to cut costs

Track and para-track cycling still a part of the schedule

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Squash and hockey among sports upset by Games omission

Squash and hockey have led a chorus of sports disappointed to be left off the Commonwealth Games program given their history, appeal and venue availability.

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The Independent UK

World Squash hits out at Commonwealth Games over exclusion from Glasgow 2026

Glasgow was confirmed as host of the 2026 Games as diving and triathlon were among the sports culled for the slimmed-down event

Evening Standard

Diving, rugby and cricket axed from 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow have stepped in as emergency hosts of a streamlined Games

The National (Scotland)

See the full list of sports set to feature in Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

GLASGOW has now been formally confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games along with the full list of sports which will feature...

Evening Standard

Sports revealed for scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ten sports are included in the programme.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow officially confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

GLASGOW has been chosen to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, it has been officially confirmed...

International Business Times

Glasgow Confirmed As Host Of 10-sport 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow has been confirmed as the host of the troubled 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Scottish city staging a slimmed-down version of the troubled multi-sport event.

The Independent UK

Hockey, squash and diving not included in 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

There will also be no triathlon, T20 cricket badminton or rugby sevens in the scaled down Games.

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