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Why Team Scotland feels special to its athletes

Athletes including Eilish McColgan, Ross Murdoch and Duncan Scott explain why representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games feels different, warmer and more personal.

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King and Queen emerge from Tardis to open Glasgow Commonwealth Games

King Charles and Queen Camilla opened Glasgow's Commonwealth Games ceremony, which featured athletes, musicians and a tribute to the city's history.

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King Charles opens Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Tardis arrival

King Charles III opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, arriving with Queen Camilla in a Tardis-themed entrance as athletes from 74 nations and territories entered the Hydro Arena.

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Is Glasgow 2026 a reset for the Commonwealth Games or their final chapter?

The 2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow on Thursday after Victoria withdrew and Glasgow stepped in, prompting questions about the event’s future, scale and fan appeal.

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Cymru yng Ngemau'r Gymanwlad dros y blynyddoedd

Golwg ar hanes Cymru yng Ngemau'r Gymanwlad, o Hamilton 1930 i Birmingham 2022, wrth i Glasgow gynnal y gemau eleni.

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Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith withdraw from Commonwealth Games

Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Dina Asher-Smith and Matt Hudson-Smith have withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games, dealing a blow to the event as opening ceremony day begins.

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Team Wales target Glasgow Commonwealth Games success

Team Wales arrive in Glasgow with 114 athletes across ten sports, hoping for medals from stars including Emma Finucane, Matt Richards and Olivia Breen.

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Glasgow to host scaled-back Commonwealth Games in front of smaller crowds

Glasgow 2026 opens with a scaled-back Commonwealth Games featuring 3,000 competitors, 215 gold medals and 47 para-sports events across four venues.

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Commonwealth Games quiz: Name every host city

The Commonwealth Games 2026 run from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, with 215 golds up for grabs. Take the quiz to name every past host city.

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European gold fuels Milne's Olympic bouldering dream

Scotland's Max Milne won the European boulder title in Barcelona and is targeting Los Angeles 2028, where climbing will have separate Olympic events.

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Aled Sion Davies Revitalizes Discus Career Ahead of Commonwealth Games

Aled Sion Davies has reignited his passion for discus ahead of the Commonwealth Games after surgery and a move to Australia, while focusing on shot put for future Paralympics.

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68-Year-Old Man Dies on Pen-y-Fan During Endurance Race

A 68-year-old man died on Pen-y-Fan during the Fan Dance endurance race, a key special forces selection event. Emergency services responded swiftly, and police continue their investigation.

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