News: The 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026.
About
- The Commonwealth Games (CWG) are a multi-sport event held every four years among Commonwealth nations and territories.
- Organised by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).
- India has sent a 125-member contingent, including para-athletes.
Key Highlights (CWG 2026)
- Host City: Glasgow, Scotland
- Duration: 23 July – 2 August 2026 (10 days)
- Participating Nations/Territories: 74
- Sports: 10 (down from 19 in Birmingham 2022)
- Sports Included: Athletics, Swimming, 3×3 Basketball, Track Cycling, Weightlifting, Bowls, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball, Boxing, Judo
India at CWG 2026
- Contingent: 125 members (including para-athletes).
- Competing in: Athletics, Boxing, Weightlifting, Judo, Artistic Gymnastics, Track Cycling, Bowls, Swimming
History & Facts
- First Commonwealth Games: 1930, Hamilton, Canada (then called British Empire Games).
- Brainchild: Melville Marks Robinson (Canada).
- Origin traced to the 1911 Inter-Empire Championships, London.
- Renamed Commonwealth Games in 1978.
- Not held in 1942 and 1946 due to World War II.