Sports announced for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Kirsty Gilmour, a silver medalist at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, will not be able to compete in the 2026 Games in Glasgow, which will feature a stripped-back programme of 10 sports including athletics, swimming, boxing, and gymnastics. Disappointment was expressed by athletes like Gilmour and squash player Lisa Aitken, who felt the exclusion of racquet sports and squash was a major blow. Despite the omission of certain sports, organisers remain optimistic about the Games and the opportunity it presents for Scottish athletes, emphasizing the need to adapt and make the event successful.

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