Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after receiving backing from the Scottish government. Commonwealth Games Federation chief Chris Jenkins speaks to Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on the future and relevance of the event.

CGF Chief on the Future of the Commonwealth Games

On Friday (March 22), the Malaysian government rejected an offer to take up the hosting rights of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, its sports ministry informed. The decision was made due to uncertainty over the economic impact and insufficient funding offered for the mega event.

After Victoria, Malaysia also declines to host 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ever since Australian state of Victoria pulled out as hosts for the next edition of the Commonwealth Games, in 2026, the marquee tournament's future came under dark clouds, with questions being raised on the importance and relevance of CWG in general.

Malaysia mulls hosting 'downsized' 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria's withdrawal

Malaysia has offered to host a downsized Commonwealth Games in 2026. The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 event last year, citing financial reasons- which cast a shadow on the future of the games. Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo gets you the details.

Malaysia to host 'downsized' Commonwealth Games?

Commonwealth Games chiefs praised Malaysia’s “fantastic track record” after the country said it had been offered £100 million ($130 million) to host the 2026 edition.

Malaysia emerges as option to host Commonwealth Games 2026 after Australia's withdrawal

In a pre-recorded annual address to the family of nations, King Charles III has pledged to continue to serve the Commonwealth to the best of his ability. The Monarch will miss the Commonwealth celebrations as he recuperate from Cancer.

UK: King Charles to miss Commonwealth Games, to send pre-recorded video message

The province of Alberta withdrew its support for a possible bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games on Thursday, ending the chance of bringing the multi-sport event back to Canada.

Canada's Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games citing burden on taxpayers

Due to escalating expenses, the government of Alberta withdrew support from a bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030. The anticipated cost was C$2.7 billion (£1.5 billion; $2 billion), according to Tourism and Sport Minister Joseph Schow, making it "too high for the province to bear."

Commonwealth Games: Canadian province of Alberta pulls out of its bid to host the 2030 games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in Australia's Victoria state, will be cancelled due to funding challenges, as reported by the Guardian. On Tuesday morning, Victoria's State Premier, Daniel Andrews, announced that his government had withdrawn its financial support for the Games, citing a threefold increase in the hosting costs.

Commonwealth Games 2026: Australia's Victoria state cancels event amid shortage of funds

India's brightest badminton prospect and 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist Lakshay Sen has found himself in a controversy after an FIR was filed against him for age fraud and cheating in Bengaluru.

FIR filed against ace shuttler Lakshya Sen, family and coach for age fraud, cheating

Although Neeraj Chora recently shone brightly, etching his name in athletics folklore by becoming the first Indian to win the Diamond League, it all could have turned out extremely differently had he been sidelined due to the injury that he suffered earlier this year.

Neeraj Chopra opens up about the injury that could have halted his season

Despite the absence of sporting disciplines like shooting, tennis, archery and Greco-Roman wrestling, India recorded a fabulous campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as the athletes returned home with an impressive 61 medals.

Comparing India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games over the years

Indian Commonwealth Games contingent expressed their delight at being honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their excellent performance at Birmingham 2022.

Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist Nikhat Zareen gifts boxing gloves to PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted the Commonwealth Games 2022 Indian contingent at his residence and praised the contribution of the athletes in making the country proud.

'Golden age of Indian sports has just begun': PM Modi hails CWG 2022 Indian contingent's performance

From PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to mixed team's silver: How Indian shuttlers roared and inspired at CWG 2022

India won only 1 bronze medal in their first ever appearance at the Commonwealth Games in 1934. Rashid Anwar had won India's first medal that year, in wrestling. It has been an inspiring journey since then.

India@75: India's inspiring rise at Commonwealth Games

Australia fielded a Covid positive cricketer in the finals of women's cricket at the Commonwealth games. Why did the organisers permit this health risk? How can infected athletes play team sports? Palki Sharma asks.

Gravitas: Australia fields Covid positive cricketer

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition came to an end on Monday (August 08) in Birmingham. The just-concluded edition was keenly awaited after Team India's heroics in Tokyo Olympics last year.

CWG 2022: Indian contingent shines, ends campaign at fourth slot with a staggering 61 medals

India's Avinash Sable created history at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 on Saturday (August 06) as he came up with one of the most memorable performances by an Indian track athlete in the history of the Games.

Avinash Sable claims historic silver to secure India's first-ever CWG medal in men's steeplechase

Bajrang Punia claimed his second straight Commonwealth Games gold medal at the ongoing Games in Birmingham on Friday (August 06) after defeating Lachlan McNeil of Canada 9-2 in the final of the men's freestyle 65kg category.

'Nothing comes easy in life': Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia after clinching 2nd successive gold in CWG

Star Indian sprinter Hima Das failed to qualify for the final of the women's 200m at the Commonwealth Games here on Friday. The 22-year-old from Assam finished third in semifinal 2 with a timing of 23.

CWG 2022: Hima Das fails to qualify for women's 200m final

Here is a very special competitor at the ongoing commonwealth games neither is he royalty an Olympic champion or a World champion or even a commonwealth champion.

Niue's head of government chases CWG Medal

The Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition continues to live upto expectations with plenty of action and drama with each passing day. On Day 8 of the marquee event, in Birmingham, an unexpected incident took place which led to a delay in all wrestling bouts.

Commonwealth Games 2022: EXPLAINED! Why all wrestling bouts got delayed on Day 8 in Birmingham

The Indian women's hockey team failed to impress in its first real test of the Commonwealth Games, going down 1-3 to England in a Pool A match here on Tuesday. England found an early goal after Giselle Ansley (3rd minute) got a deflection off a penalty corner into the Indian goal.

Indian women's hockey team goes down 1-3 against England at Commonwealth Games 2022

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