Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to Feature Only 10 Sports
The scaled-down event aims to manage costs and logistics, leaving out traditional sports like hockey and squash.
- The Commonwealth Games Federation confirmed Glasgow as the host city for the 2026 Games after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising costs.
- The event will feature a reduced sports program, including athletics, swimming, and track cycling, across four venues in Glasgow.
- Sports like squash, hockey, and diving, which have been staples in past Games, will not be included in 2026, sparking disappointment from international sports federations.
- India is expected to send a smaller contingent, as nearly half of its 2022 athletes competed in sports now excluded from the 2026 Games.
- The decision to scale down the event is part of a broader strategy to make the Commonwealth Games more accessible and sustainable for a diverse range of host countries.
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