Commonwealth Games

Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos revealed his home in Cape Town was destroyed in a fire on July 30 while he was competing at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The fire also claimed the life of an elderly neighbor, and le Clos announced his foundation would help other affected residents rebuild.

Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos revealed his home in Cape Town, South Africa, was destroyed in a fire on July 30 while he competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The fire also resulted in the death of an elderly neighbor, and le Clos announced his foundation would raise funds to help other affected residents rebuild.

An immigration probe has been initiated after Ugandan boxers who competed at Glasgow's Commonwealth Games have not returned to Uganda. The investigation focuses on the athletes' unexplained absence following the event.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, describing their achievements as a reflection of resilience, discipline, and excellence. The article first appeared on Premium Times Nigeria.

Kate's compassion for cancer-affected Chris Hoy demonstrated 'realness' according to Robert Jobson. A Commonwealth Games family photo suggests their 'hardest year' is over.

Ella Onojuvwevwo ended Nigeria’s 32-year Commonwealth medal drought at Glasgow 2026, earning praise from Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju. Her achievement has generated optimism for Nigeria’s prospects at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Ruth Usoro and Nigeria's men's 4x100m relay team won silver medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, adding to Team Nigeria's achievements. The victories highlight the team's strong performance on the penultimate day of the event.

Chief Minister Vijay has announced cash awards for athletes from Tamil Nadu who won medals at the Commonwealth Games.

Fatima Zahra secured Pakistan’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a bronze in women’s 60kg boxing after losing the semifinals to Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh. Arshad Nadeem was eliminated in the javelin final, where Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage achieved the top throw of 89.75 meters, while India’s Neeraj Chopra finished second with 85.83 meters.

Nigerian sprinter Olajide expressed emotional disappointment after a semi-final exit at the Commonwealth Games, revealing she competed through pain and considered withdrawing before continuing. She vowed to return stronger in future competitions.

Nigeria's Enekwechi won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with a throw of 21.07m, defeating New Zealand's Tom Walsh (silver, 21.03m) and England's Scott Lincoln (bronze, 20.99m).

Arshad Nadeem qualified for the men’s javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games with a seasonal best of 78.63 metres. The Pakistani athlete, who won gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, faces competition from India’s Neeraj Chopra and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga in the upcoming final.

Nwachukwu set a world record and won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She credited President Bola Tinubu, the National Sports Commission, her coaches, and other officials for her success.

Queensland MP Llew O’Brien posted 'White Men Can Sprint' on social media after Lachlan Kennedy won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. O’Brien stated there is nothing wrong with being proud of one’s heritage, while Angus Taylor said he congratulates all Australians.

Pregnant Holly Ramsay appears forlorn as her husband, Adam Peaty, fails to win a medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the Commonwealth Games. The event marked a disappointing outcome for Peaty.

Lawal secured Nigeria's sixth gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with a record-breaking performance, successfully defending her title as reigning champion. The victory was highlighted by a flawless display during the competition.

Jaismine Lamboria, the first woman boxer in the Indian Army and a world champion, is aiming to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

England gymnast Gabriel Langton was taken to the hospital after a fall during the Commonwealth Games. The incident occurred while competing for England at the event.

The Bihar government appointed cricketers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar as DSPs. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed confidence that athletes from Bihar will bring glory to the state and country in events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cups, and the IPL.

Pregnant Holly Ramsay watched her husband Adam compete in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games. Adam secured a place in the final of the event.

Ezuruike won Nigeria’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He narrowly missed gold after failing his final attempt to lift a Commonwealth Games record 190kg.

King Charles III opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow via the Doctor Who TARDIS, joining over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. The event, part of his role as Commonwealth head, featured a themed ceremony with Scottish landmarks.

Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem aims to repeat his Commonwealth Games success by competing in Switzerland before the 2026 event in Glasgow. He faces tough competition, including Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga.

Andhra Pradesh plans to establish a world-class Sports Centre of Excellence with JSW's support. Minister Nara Lokesh announced a ₹2.23 crore allocation for training 18 athletes competing in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Para Commonwealth Games.

Les Mills, a New Zealand Olympian and founder of the Les Mills gym chain, died at 91. He competed in four Olympics, won five Commonwealth Games medals, and served as mayor of Auckland from 1990 to 1998. His son expanded the fitness brand internationally, creating popular classes like BodyPump and BodyCombat.

The Trump Tower plan for Australia's Gold Coast has been scrapped. The project was expected to be a major development on the Gold Coast, which is also set to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The cancellation of the project may have significant implications for the local economy.