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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. ##
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.
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.
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.
The beloved Wholesome Direct gaming showcase is back for its seventh year, bringing more than 50 adorable games to screens worldwide on June 6. Proceeds from merch sales will support the Transgender Law Center, continuing the event's tradition of raising money for good causes.
The World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomed four gaming legends that shaped how millions play today. Angry Birds, Silent Hill, Dragon Quest, and FIFA International Soccer earned their place in history.
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.
Arizona State University launched a groundbreaking interdisciplinary school that's preparing students for careers in the gaming industry, which now outpaces film and music combined. The GAME School combines arts, engineering, and storytelling to train the next generation of game creators through hands-on projects and industry partnerships.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hannah Brier just became Wales' fastest woman ever, breaking a national record that stood for 44 years. The heartbreaking twist? She missed the Commonwealth Games deadline by just eight days.
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.
Google Play just launched Game Trials, letting mobile gamers test paid games before spending money. The feature gives players up to 60 minutes of free gameplay to decide if a game is worth buying.
Eight major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to make gaming smoother for everyone. The Open Gaming Collective will share fixes and improvements instead of working separately.
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