Category: Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

Scottish Government backs Glasgow to stage troubled 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Scottish Government said Tuesday it would back Glasgow hosting a slimmed down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. “I was pleased to write to Commonwealth...

Commonwealth Games
/ 6 months ago

Glasgow emerges as fallback option for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Glasgow could step in to host a scaled-back Commonwealth Games in 2026 as organisers struggle to find a willing host for...

By AFP
Commonwealth Games
/ 6 months ago

Singapore rules out playing host in new blow to Commonwealth Games

Singapore on Wednesday joined Malaysia in ruling out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event...

By AFP
Commonwealth Games
/ 6 months ago

Malaysia says no to hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games over cost

Malaysia on Friday decided against hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of the cost, the government said, in a fresh blow...

By AFP
Commonwealth Games
/ 6 months ago

Malaysia considers hosting ‘downsized’ Commonwealth Games

The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) said Monday it was considering hosting a “downsized” Commonwealth Games in 2026 but the final...

By AFP
Commonwealth Games
/ 10 months ago

Australian city junks bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Australia’s Gold Coast has scrapped its last-ditch bid to hold the 2026 Commonwealth Games, leaving the event in limbo as organisers...

By AFP
Commonwealth Games
/ 10 months ago

GSSE medallists honoured at MOC Gala Sports Awards

Malta’s 2023 GSSE medal winners were honoured during the 20th edition of its annual Gala Sports Awards, an evening dedicated to...

By Valhmor Camilleri
Commonwealth Games
/ 11 months ago

‘Extensive work’ to find new host for 2026 Commonwealth Games: officials

Commonwealth Games officials said Wednesday that “extensive work” was under way to find a solution for the 2026 edition after the...

By AFP
Commonwealth Games
/ 1 year ago

Alberta government withdraws support of 2030 Commonwealth Games bid

The province of Alberta withdrew its support for a possible bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games on Thursday, ending the...

By AFP
Commonwealth Games
/ 1 year ago

Sebastian Coe sees future for troubled Commonwealth Games

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the Commonwealth Games is a strong enough brand to survive its latest crisis, but it...

By AFP