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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
First Glasgow 2026 medal to be in Para-powerlifting
The first medal of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will be awarded in Para-powerlifting - the first time a Para-sport has had that accolade. The schedule for the event, which will feature 10 sports across four venues in the city from 23 July to 2 August, was announced on Thursday. Over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories of the Commonwealth are set to compete, with over 50 medal sessions across 11 days, and more than 200 medals to be won. Swimming, track cycling and Para sports will each boast more medallists than in any of the previous 22 iterations of the Games. And athletics will have two new events - the mixed 4x400m relay and the Commonwealth Mile, which replaces the 1500m. Para sports will be fully integrated across six of the 10 disciplines, with a Games record of 47 medal events in total. The full event schedule is expected to be confirmed later in the year, when the sales of up to 500,000 tickets begin. Glasgow Commonwealth Games mascot unveiled Mile races will be among more than 200 Glasgow 2026 golds Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland?
STV News
31-07-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Para sport to have unprecedented prominence at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
The full schedule for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has been announced, with para sports taking on a role of unprecedented prominence. There will be more than 200 medals to be won across 10 sports and six para sports, with 3,000 athletes from 74 nations taking part. The first medal of the event will be awarded in para powerlifting on July 24 next year, marking the first time in Commonwealth Games history that a para sport opens the medal tally. The event will have the largest para sport medal tally of any Commonwealth Games so far. Organisers say the first weekend of July 25 and 26 will be a 'showstopper' with 30 sport sessions, including netball, boxing, weightlifting, swimming and para swimming. Athletics will begin on July 27, including the return of the Commonwealth Mile for the first time since 1966. This is the equivalent of the 1,609-metre race. Track cycling and para track cycling will take over the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome from July 30, featuring the elimination race for the first time in Games history. The sporting extravaganza will close on August 2, with the final medal going to either judo, track cycling and para track cycling depending on the flow of competition. Olivia Breen, reigning Commonwealth T38 100 metre champion, said: 'It is a huge moment for para sport, with the largest medal programme in Commonwealth history, with 47 medals available across six sports. 'I love the Commonwealth Games as it is the only competition where the able-bodied and para athletes are altogether and it's always so supportive and such a positive vibe.' Track cycling medalist Jack Carlin said: 'There will be so much to see and do across the 10 days of competition and I have no doubt that the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is going to be one of the places to be next summer – the programme is mega. 'Pulling on a Scotland jersey is always special and for the Scottish riders to get the chance to compete in a Scottish vest on a home track, in front of a home crowd, is extra special. 'It's going to be brilliant.' Glasgow was last year announced as the host of the Games after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to rising costs. It will feature fewer sports than previous Games, though organisers say there will be expanded programmes for individual Games will run between July 23 and August 6, 2026. Last week a unicorn called Finnie was announced as the event mascot, and it was unveiled on top of the Finnieston crane in central Glasgow. Phil Batty, chief executive of the Games, said 'Glasgow 2026 will be an incredible Games. 'Packed full of medal moments, a brilliant platform for para sport, and a thrilling programme of sport across 10 days. 'From the very first session to the last, Glasgow 2026 will deliver stand-out moments to packed venues, creating sporting memories for spectators across the Commonwealth. 'Today's session schedule sets out the biggest para sport medal programme in Commonwealth Games history. 'It's only fitting that the very first medal awarded will come from a para sport; a powerful statement of intent from the outset of the competition. 'Fans can expect unforgettable drama, fierce rivalries and the kind of sporting magic that only the Commonwealth Games can deliver.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Full schedule for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games announced
The first medal of the event will be awarded in para powerlifting on July 24 next year, marking the first time in Commonwealth Games history that a para sport opens the medal tally. The event will have the largest para sport medal tally of any Commonwealth Games so far. Organisers say the first weekend of July 25 and 26 will be a 'showstopper' with 30 sport sessions, including netball, boxing, weightlifting, swimming and para swimming. READ MORE: There's only a year until Glasgow 2026 so why do we know so little? INTERVIEW: Why Glasgow will have a Commonwealth Games to be proud of in 2026 Athletics will begin on July 27, including the return of the Commonwealth Mile for the first time since 1966. This is the equivalent of the 1,609-metre race. Track cycling and para track cycling will take over the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome from July 30, featuring the elimination race for the first time in Games history. The sporting extravaganza will close on August 2, with the final medal going to either judo, track cycling and para track cycling depending on the flow of competition. Olivia Breen, reigning Commonwealth T38 100 metre champion, said: 'It is a huge moment for para sport, with the largest medal programme in Commonwealth history, with 47 medals available across six sports. 'I love the Commonwealth Games as it is the only competition where the able-bodied and para athletes are altogether and it's always so supportive and such a positive vibe.' Glasgow successfully hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014 (Image: Getty Images) Track cycling medalist Jack Carlin said: 'There will be so much to see and do across the 10 days of competition and I have no doubt that the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome is going to be one of the places to be next summer – the programme is mega. 'Pulling on a Scotland jersey is always special and for the Scottish riders to get the chance to compete in a Scottish vest on a home track, in front of a home crowd, is extra special. 'It's going to be brilliant.' Glasgow was last year announced as the host of the Games after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to rising costs. It will feature fewer sports than previous Games, though organisers say there will be expanded programmes for individual Games will run between July 23 and August 6, 2026. Last week a unicorn called Finnie was announced as the event mascot, and it was unveiled on top of the Finnieston crane in central Glasgow. Phil Batty, chief executive of the Games, said 'Glasgow 2026 will be an incredible Games. 'Packed full of medal moments, a brilliant platform for para sport, and a thrilling programme of sport across 10 days. 'From the very first session to the last, Glasgow 2026 will deliver stand-out moments to packed venues, creating sporting memories for spectators across the Commonwealth. 'Today's session schedule sets out the biggest para sport medal programme in Commonwealth Games history. 'It's only fitting that the very first medal awarded will come from a para sport; a powerful statement of intent from the outset of the competition. 'Fans can expect unforgettable drama, fierce rivalries and the kind of sporting magic that only the Commonwealth Games can deliver.'
Glasgow Times
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Scotstoun Stadium to undergo work for Commonwealth Games
Scotstoun Stadium is set for some 'major upgrades' before the event kicks off in the city next July. The first phase of the project began on Monday, June 16 and is starting with the installation of a new world-class athletics track. It will run until September 5. (Image: Glasgow 2026) The West and East temporary stands will be removed during this time to allow access to the track. They will later be reinstated for the start of the Glasgow Warriors competitive season in September 2025. Scotstoun Stadium was picked as the venue to host Athletics based on its existing infrastructure and the minimal venue readiness work and overlay required to deliver a 'world-class' competition. READ NEXT: Popular Glasgow city centre venue goes up for sale The track will be gifted to the city as part of the legacy of Glasgow 2026. Chair of Glasgow Life, Bailie Annette Christie, said: 'The new track being installed at Scotstoun Stadium represents a significant and welcome investment in Glasgow by the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company ahead of the Games next year. 'The new track will mean athletes of all ages across Glasgow can train and compete like the best athletics stars in the world and will be a legacy for the city for years to come.' (Image: Glasgow 2026) It comes ahead of Glasgow hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will take place between July 23 and August 6. This will feature a packed 10-sport programme across four of the city's iconic sporting venues. READ NEXT: Former student union building to be transformed as plans approved More than 3000 athletes from 74 nations and territories are set to compete. Glasgow is hosting the event for the second time in just over a decade after the original host – Victoria in Australia – pulled out. (Image: Glasgow 2026) Phil Batty OBE, Glasgow 2026 Chief Executive, said: 'Scotstoun Stadium is set to be a real focal point for Glasgow 2026 and we're absolutely thrilled to announce that work on the brand-new Athletics track will start next month in preparation for the Games next summer. "There will be an electric atmosphere at Scotstoun Stadium, given the calibre and scale of the athletics competition taking place there. 'The return of the Commonwealth Mile will be one of the must-see moments of the Games. Our investment will not only provide world-class facilities for the Commonwealth's leading athletes, but it will also create a local legacy, strengthening opportunities for grassroots Athletics post-Games. 'We can't wait to see Scotstoun Stadium come alive in July 2026 and the brilliant sporting moments that will take place in this incredible venue.'
BBC News
06-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Glasgow 2026 to have record medal tally & mile race
More than 200 gold medals will be contested at the scaled-back Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games - the most in the event's track cycling and Para-sports will each boast more medallists than in any of the previous 22 iterations of the athletics will have two new events - the mixed 4x400m relay and the Commonwealth Mile, which replaces the will be fully integrated across six of the 10 disciplines, with a Games record of 47 medal events in total. Biggest ever cycling, swimming & Para programmes The 10-sport Games programme will based at four venues within an eight-mile corridor of the city and be held across 10 days from 23 July to 2 the overall number of sports has halved from 20 in Birmingham in 2022 to combat rising hosting costs and time demands, the schedule remains intense.A total of 26 cycling golds will be fought for at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, with eight of those in para-track cycling. That is double the amount on offer three years 56 will be on offer at Tollcross International Swimming Centre, with the men's 800m and women's 1500m freestyle races included for the first the 1500m - in which Scotland's Josh Kerr and Laura Muir are Olympic medallists - is a surprise has been replaced by an event last run in say the Commonwealth Mile - the equivalent of approximately 1600m - is a tribute to "The Miracle Mile" run at the 1954 staging in that occasion, England's Roger Bannister and Australian John Landy competed two months after the former became the first athlete to run a sub-four minute mile."The mile is the quintessential Commonwealth athletics event whose return I very much welcome," said World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, who suggested the event to Glasgow organisers."From 1930 through to 1966, the mile was the blue riband event of each Games and the magic of the mile continues to resonate."A ticket to watch its Commonwealth final will be one of the must have seats in Glasgow next year."
