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National Sports Commission Enhances Incentive Packages for Nigerian Athletes at Glasgow 2026
The National Sports Commission has increased cash rewards for Nigerian athletes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games to better motivate competitors and coaching staff.
Eilish McColgan fights to overcome foot fracture for Glasgow 2026
Eilish McColgan is racing against time to recover from a foot fracture in order to defend her 10,000m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
Noah Lyles Records World-Leading 100m Time in New York
Noah Lyles sprinted to a world-leading 9.79 seconds in the 100m at the US athletics championships, while Sha'Carri Richardson took the women's title with a 10.77-second finish.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Can Konyinsola Ajayi Break Nigeria’s 96-Year Men’s 100m Drought?
With his recent national record-breaking performance, Konyinsola Ajayi stands as Nigeria's best hope to finally secure a men's 100m gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith withdraw from Commonwealth Games
Top British athletes including Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith have withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games, raising questions about the event's stature in a crowded sporting calendar.
Team Wales Aim for Podium Success at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
With 114 athletes competing across ten sports, Team Wales arrives in Glasgow ready to represent their nation at the 23rd Commonwealth Games.
Home nations announce flagbearers for Commonwealth Games
Scotland, England, and Wales have announced their flagbearers for the upcoming Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
Five Notable Athletes to Watch at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
From record-breaking runners to iconic swimmers, here are five of the most anticipated athletes competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Josh Kerr eyes further improvement after record-breaking mile
Scottish runner Josh Kerr has shattered the world mile record with a time of 3:42.66 and believes he can set an even faster pace in the future.
Jake Heyward’s Recovery and Return to Commonwealth Competition
Welsh athlete Jake Heyward has made a successful return to elite competition after undergoing double Achilles surgery, securing a new national record and a place in the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games.