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India will host the Commonwealth Games for the first time ever in 2030, with Gujarat's Ahmedabad stepping up to celebrate the event's 100th anniversary. A top Commonwealth Sport team is already touring the state to prepare for what promises to be a vibrant showcase of sport and culture. ##
Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons wants to compete in both discus and weightlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a combination never attempted before. The reigning Commonwealth champion is working to qualify in weightlifting while preparing to defend her discus title in Glasgow.
Four Indian track and field athletes just punched their tickets to the Commonwealth Games with career-defining performances. Shot putter Samardeep Singh Gill shocked his idol with a personal best, while three others joined him in making the cut.
The Commonwealth Games is turning its ceremonial relay into an environmental rescue mission, with communities collecting more than 625,000 pieces of plastic from waterways before Glasgow 2026. Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Ellie Simmonds says sport's global reach can create a ripple effect for ocean conservation.
Eight Nigerian wheelchair basketball athletes are competing in Angola this week for a chance to represent their country at the Commonwealth Games. The team's journey highlights Nigeria's growing commitment to inclusive sports and para-athlete excellence.
Promise Aheto just made history as Ghana's first para swimmer to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. His journey from personal bests in Australia to representing his nation at Glasgow 2026 proves disability is no barrier to excellence.
Jacky Hudson, a 75-year-old great-grandmother from Australia, will compete in lawn bowls at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this July. The vision-impaired athlete never played sports growing up but discovered her talent after retirement.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Folashade Oluwafemiayo will captain Nigeria's team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a historic honor for para-athletes. The powerlifting champion brings world records, multiple titles, and a winning spirit to Glasgow.
Nigeria's top track and field stars, including world champion Tobi Amusan and record-breaking sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi, are competing this weekend in Lagos for spots on the 2026 Commonwealth Games team. The three-day trials feature 32 events, prize money for athletes, and some of Africa's fastest competitors.
Seventeen-year-old Sienna Toohey traded her social life for swimming glory, and it just paid off with a Commonwealth Games berth. The Albury teen admitted she barely has any friends in her new city of Canberra, but breaking into the elite ranks made the sacrifice worth it.
After years away from the sport, Nigeria has officially relaunched its Netball Federation with backing from the Olympic Committee and a bold goal to medal at the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Corporate sponsors are already lining up to bring netball equipment to schools nationwide.
Ahmedabad's airport is getting a major upgrade to world-class standards before hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030, part of India's ambitious aviation expansion. The country is also launching its first seaplane service to islands and becoming a global aircraft leasing hub.
Ghana's CEO of the National Youth Authority just challenged the world to stop treating young people as an afterthought. At Oxford University, he shared how Ghana's youth-first approach could transform nations.
New Zealand Paralympic champion Anna Grimaldi has been selected for her first Commonwealth Games, marking a significant moment in adaptive sports inclusion. The achievement opens doors for future para-athletes on the international stage.
Nigeria has earned global recognition for vaccinating nearly 17 million girls against HPV in just over two years, joining an elite group of 12 Commonwealth nations leading the fight against cervical cancer. The breakthrough campaign could save countless lives in a country where many women still die from this preventable disease.
Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary-General, celebrates 93 years of bridging divides and inspiring generations in Nigeria. His quiet diplomacy has healed historical tensions and brought rival communities together.
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games slashed its budget by 80% and became a model for sustainable mega-events. After nearly collapsing, the reimagined format is sparking "unprecedented" interest from future hosts.
Two Christchurch cyclists, including Paris 2024 double gold medalist Ellesse Andrews, will represent New Zealand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The selection continues New Zealand's proud track cycling tradition at a venue where Kiwi riders have consistently brought home medals.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow aren't just about medals. They're creating a massive business opportunity that could bring over £100 million in investment to Ghanaian companies ready to compete on the global stage.
Courtney McGregor was 15 when a knee injury crushed her 2014 Commonwealth Games debut days before competition. Now 27 and finishing med school, she's finally getting her chance.
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