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Glasgow lifts Commonwealth Games, but doubts remain over future

Glasgow closed the 2026 Commonwealth Games with standout moments for Scotland, but questions remain over the event's future ahead of Ahmedabad 2030.

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Australia top Commonwealth Games medal table in Glasgow 2026

Australia topped the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games medal table with 70 golds. Chad le Clos set a Games medal record and 76-year-old Louise Hoskins became the oldest gold medallist.

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Meg Short (centre) with two Australia team-mates pose for a photograph after collecting their medals at a swimming medal ceremony

Why the Commonwealth Games matter to Northern Ireland athletes

Team Northern Ireland won 16 medals in Glasgow, taking their Commonwealth Games total to 158. The event again highlighted its role as both a medal opportunity and a stepping stone for future success.

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Kate O’Connor, Jon McConnell, Ellie McCartney and Gary Kelly

Wales win 31 medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Wales won 31 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing ninth in the table, with Emma Finucane claiming a record fourth gold and officials calling the campaign a success.

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Aled Davies, Emma Finucane, Ruby Evans and Matt Richards

Selfies, signatures and social media as Kerr embraces Glasgow Games

Josh Kerr embraced his Commonwealth Games victory in Glasgow with selfies, signatures and social media posts, while reflecting on Scotland, Flower of Scotland and comparisons with Sir Chris Hoy and Sir Andy Murray.

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William and Kate take children to Commonwealth Games netball and cycling

The Prince and Princess of Wales took George, Charlotte and Louis to watch Commonwealth Games netball and cycling in Glasgow, meeting athletes, volunteers and Laura Kenny.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales laughing in a crowd of spectators with British cyclist Laura Kenny. Chris Hoy sits in the row in front of them.

Walsh wins silver after final loss to Jaismine

Michaela Walsh won silver at the Commonwealth Games after losing to India's Jaismine Jaismine on unanimous decision, adding a third silver to her medal haul.

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Kerr and Wightman headline mile final as Australians pose threat

Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman headline the men’s mile final at the Commonwealth Games, but Australia’s Cam Myers and Olli Hoare could spoil the Scottish home party.

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England equal best Commonwealth boxing haul with five finalists

England had five of six boxers reach the Commonwealth Games finals in Glasgow, with Isaac Okoh and Chantelle Reid among Friday's semi-final winners.

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England heavyweight Isaac Okoh puts his gloves to his ears after beating Scottish opponent Robert McNulty at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Hunter Bell targets 2026 gold sweep after Glasgow 800m win

Georgia Hunter Bell won the Commonwealth Games 800m title in Glasgow in 1:59.51 and said she is chasing four gold opportunities in 2026 after adding Commonwealth gold to her world indoor 1500m title.

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Georgia Hunter Bell smiles while unfurling an England flag

Scotland's Woods wins gold again in restaged race

Melanie Woods won the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 again after a restaged final in Glasgow, reclaiming gold and setting another Games record.

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Volunteers bring a different persona to the Commonwealth Games

Alice McNaugher and Peter Craig describe volunteering at the Commonwealth Games, from leading chants at the opening ceremony to helping media and spectators across event venues.

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Alice McNaugher - a woman with blond hair past her shoulders, glasses and a black top, wearing a pink coloured lanyard. She is standing inside a room, smiling for the camera.