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Australia's Matt Denny and England's Lawrence Okoye are fierce competitors on the world stage, but they've built something rare in the lonely world of athletics: a training partnership that's making both throwers better than ever. Their bromance proves that rivalry and friendship can coexist, even when Olympic medals are on the line.
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When a visually impaired sprinter trained so hard his lung collapsed, the hospital staff treating him didn't just help him heal. They launched a fundraiser to get him better equipment for his 2026 Commonwealth Games dream.
Two of Scotland's most decorated Paralympic cyclists will represent their home country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Neil Fachie is coming out of potential retirement for the chance to compete on home soil again.
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.
Ghana's para-athletes claimed four medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, securing their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Two athletes dominated their events, with one sprinter taking home both bronze and gold.
India's Ahmedabad just completed its biggest road improvement project ever, laying 845,000 metric tonnes of new pavement in under a year. The city is racing to build world-class infrastructure before hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Nigerian athletes will arrive in Scotland a full month early for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, ensuring they're fully prepared to compete at their best. The four-week training camp reflects lessons learned from past competitions and puts athlete wellbeing first.