CWG Federation changes name to Commonwealth Sport
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CWG Federation changes name to Commonwealth Sport

The Hindu  

The Commonwealth Games Federation on Monday changed its name to Commonwealth Sport, saying it was a transition from being a governing body to becoming a “movement”. “From Commonwealth Day 2025 onwards, the Commonwealth Games Federation will be known as Commonwealth Sport,” the governing body of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games said in a media release. READ: Hockey India awards 2025: Record Rs 12 crore prize pool and star players – Here’s what to expect Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir said, “The brand name Commonwealth Sport demonstrates a stronger, more unified purpose that resonates with our audience on a deeper level.” The ‘Commonwealth Games Federation’ will be retained as the name of the legal entity only. Meanwhile, King Charles, the Patron of Commonwealth Sport, will officially launch the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on the Commonwealth Day on Monday.

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Dropped sports are still key to future Commonwealth Games, says chief executive
5 months, 1 week ago

Dropped sports are still key to future Commonwealth Games, says chief executive

The Independent  

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Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games in stripped-back event
5 months, 1 week ago

Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games in stripped-back event

New York Times  

Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of its planned staging of the event. On Tuesday, the Commonwealth Games Federation formally confirmed the Scottish city as replacement hosts and the games will consist of a stripped-back programme of 10 sports — down from the 17 disciplines featured in 2014. The CGF said …

Commonwealth Games to host 10 sports after hockey, rugby sevens, diving axed in Glasgow
5 months, 1 week ago

Commonwealth Games to host 10 sports after hockey, rugby sevens, diving axed in Glasgow

ABC  

A scaled-back Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature just 10 events, with several prominent sports being culled. The slimmed-down program has axed diving, badminton, beach volleyball, cricket, road cycling and mountain biking, rhythmic gymnastics, hockey, rugby sevens, squash, table tennis and para table tennis, triathlon and para triathlon, and wrestling from the Birmingham 2022 Games. Victoria Commonwealth Games timeline Photo …

WFI Requests CGF to Not Drop Wrestling From 2026 Commonwealth Games Roster
6 months, 1 week ago

WFI Requests CGF to Not Drop Wrestling From 2026 Commonwealth Games Roster

News 18  

Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh on Tuesday urged the Commonwealth Games Federation to retain the sport in the 2026 CWG roster but also conceded that prospective host Scotland might not relent. Scottish capital Glasgow is set to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria pulled out, citing the huge cost of conducting the showpiece. “I met CGF President …

Commonwealth Games 2026: Wrestling and archery miss out; Shooting to return
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2026: Wrestling and archery miss out; Shooting to return

India TV News  

Highlights Shooting has been the strongest sport for India till now India won 12 medals in Wrestling at the 2022 edition of CWG Coastal Rowing, Golf, and BMX will make a Commonwealth Games debut In the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games which is scheduled in Victoria, Australia, shooting has been included in the roster. Following is the list of …

CGF CEO Katie Sadleir Hopeful of Shooting's Reintegration Before 2026 Games
2 years, 8 months ago

CGF CEO Katie Sadleir Hopeful of Shooting's Reintegration Before 2026 Games

News 18  

Providing some relief to the Indian shooting fraternity, Commonwealth Games Federation’s CEO Katie Sadleir on Thursday expressed optimism about reintegrating the sport into its programme before the 2026 edition in Victoria. “I know there’s a significant amount of social media going on in Australia, plus the international federation, has made it clear that they are going to put forward a …

What are the newly included events in CWG 2022?
2 years, 8 months ago

What are the newly included events in CWG 2022?

The Hindu  

Here is the list of newly included sporting events that will feature in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, to be held from July 28 to August 8. There will be a total of eight Commonwealth nations, who would be taking part in this event- the host, top nation in the FIBA 3x3 Federation Rankings from each of …

Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games across cities; shooting, wrestling not in initial list of sports
2 years, 11 months ago

Victoria to host 2026 Commonwealth Games across cities; shooting, wrestling not in initial list of sports

Firstpost  

The opening ceremony for 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held at Australia’s largest sports stadium, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which can hold more than 100,000 spectators. Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with the Australian state’s regional centres organising the majority of events in a break from the traditional single host city model. CGF President Dame Louise Martin said: …

Commonwealth Esports Championships to begin on August 6
3 years, 1 month ago

Commonwealth Esports Championships to begin on August 6

The Hindu  

The Commonwealth Esports Championships will take place at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on August 6-7, 2022. The Commonwealth Esports Forum – a global convention of thought leaders and idea creators – will be held at the same venue in the lead-up to the Esports Championships, on August 5, 2022. The President of Global Esports Federation expressed his joy …

Birmingham 2022: Queen Elizabeth launches baton relay for Commonwealth Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Birmingham 2022: Queen Elizabeth launches baton relay for Commonwealth Games

Firstpost  

Queen Elizabeth II held her first major engagement at Buckingham Palace since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic a year and a half ago, as she presided n Thursday over the launch of the baton relay for next year’s Commonwealth Games Queen Elizabeth II held her first major engagement at Buckingham Palace since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic a …

2022 CWG Queen's Baton Relay to be in India from January 12 to 15
3 years, 6 months ago

2022 CWG Queen's Baton Relay to be in India from January 12 to 15

India TV News  

2022 CWG Queen's Baton Relay to be in India from January 12 to 15 The Relay will begin on October 7 at the Buckingham Palace, where Queen Elizabeth II will place her message to the Commonwealth into the Baton. The Queen's Baton Relay for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will be in India for four days between January 12 and …

Commonwealth Games 2022: Start of Birmingham Games delayed by a day to 28 July, announce organisers
4 years, 9 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: Start of Birmingham Games delayed by a day to 28 July, announce organisers

Firstpost  

The Commonwealth Games Federation Executive Board has approved the minor change for the Games, which will now be held between July 28 and August 8. The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will start a day later than scheduled, to allow athletes additional recovery time after the World Athletics Championship and avoid clash with semifinals of the UEFA Women’s Football Championships, the …

Commonwealth Sport Movement is more relevant than ever, says CWG federation
5 years, 6 months ago

Commonwealth Sport Movement is more relevant than ever, says CWG federation

The Hindu  

The Commonwealth Games Federation has asserted the continuing relevance of the CWG in the wake of Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra’s “low standard” remark and said the country has a vital role to play. CGF Chief Executive David Grevemberg said that India’s concerns over the dropping of shooting from the 2022 CWG in Birmingham will be addressed when they …

What are the Commonwealth Games and what do you mean they're starting soon?
7 years, 1 month ago

What are the Commonwealth Games and what do you mean they're starting soon?

New York Times  

On Tuesday afternoon in Toronto, as the Olympic cauldron was still cooling in South Korea, a group of elite Canadian athletes gathered in an industrial park near the highway. “Canada needs a Commonwealth Games in order for that to happen,” she said. “We really hope we’ll actually bring a Games back to Canada in 2030 — which will be the …

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