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Track cycling and are among the events that will be included in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, it has been revealed.
A stripped-back programme of 10 sports, announced on Tuesday, also includes athletics and swimming as mandatory — but badminton and hockey have been dropped according to BBC.
The 2026 Commonwealth games have been scaled down after Glasgow, Scotland was announced as host following Victoria's withdrawal. .
The Games, last held in Glasgow in 2014 at a cost of over £540m, will be held across four venues between July 23 and August 2, 2026. stepped in to host after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out because of rising costs. A total of 3,000 athletes from up to 74 Commonwealth nations and territories are expected to compete at the 2026 Games.
The event will also feature «fully integrated para-competitions” across six of the selected sports. Katie Sadleir, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), said: «The Games promise to be a truly immersive festival of sport and celebration of culture and diversity that inspires athletes and sports – with a fan experience more accessible than ever before.»
First Minister John Swinney said the event is an exciting opportunity for the people of Scotland. He said: “While Glasgow 2026 will look quite different to previous Games, we can, and we must, use this as an opportunity to work collaboratively to ensure that this new concept brings a strong and sustainable future for the games.»
The last time the Games were in Glasgow, 17 sports were contested. This time they will feature 10 sports: Athletics and para-athletics (track and field only), Swimming and para-swimming, Artistic gymnastics, Track cycling and para-track cycling, Netball, Weightlifting and para-powerlifting, Boxing, Judo, Bowls and para-bowls and and 3×3 wheelchair basketball.
