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Nigeria dominates para powerlifting at 2026 Commonwealth Games with triple medal haul
Nigeria claimed one gold and two silver medals in para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, led by a record-breaking performance from Esther Nworgu.
Northern Ireland Boxers Forego Love Island for Commonwealth Games Debut
Boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock passed up an opportunity to star on the reality show Love Island to focus on their debut appearances at the Commonwealth Games.
King Charles Launches 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as Team Nigeria Makes Impact
King Charles III presided over the opening ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a leaner event aimed at fiscal responsibility following the withdrawal of the original 2026 host.
Team NI schedule for the opening day of the Commonwealth Games
A summary of the events involving Team Northern Ireland athletes on the first day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, covering swimming, boxing, gymnastics, and bowls.
Glasgow Welcomes the 2026 Commonwealth Games with Royal Entrance
King Charles III and Queen Camilla officially opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, following a period of uncertainty regarding the event's location.
Siblings Astrid and Ursula Carroll to face off at Glasgow 2026
Teenage sisters Astrid and Ursula Carroll are set to represent Scotland and England respectively at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, meeting for the first time in official competition.
Glasgow 2026: A Final Bow or the Future of the Commonwealth Games?
The Commonwealth Games face a critical test in Glasgow as organizers look to pivot from a high-cost model toward a more sustainable, streamlined future.
Matt Richards aims for Commonwealth gold in Glasgow to round out medal collection
Double Olympic gold medallist Matt Richards is looking to add a Commonwealth title to his resume at the 2026 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Top British athletes including Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith have withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games, raising questions about the event's stature in a crowded sporting calendar.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.