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Bold India vision signals rebirth of the games Victoria tried to end

Victoria’s politicians almost ended the Commonwealth Games when they aborted the 2026 event. Now, a historic announcement has signalled the Games have survived Daniel Andrews’ kiss of death.

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Swifts' super star Paige Hadley and her fiance' Jordan celebrated the news they are expecting their first child. Picture: Instagram

Diamonds’ star announces pregnancy, door open for Comm Games

Australian netball vice-captain Paige Hadley has shared the wonderful news that she is pregnant, but in doing so has not closed the door on some very important tournaments for the Diamonds, in the near future.

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Finnie has been unveiled as the Glasgow Commonwealth Games mascot for 2026(Image: Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026)

Weird, quirky, woke? Bizarre stories behind Comm Games mascots

After Finnie, the proud Glaswegian unicorn, was unveiled as the Commonwealth Games 2026 mascot, CODE Sports took a trip down memory lane. Click to view the best of the past Games mascots.

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Thousands of regional Victorian cafes, pubs, hotels and restaurants are set to miss out on one of the biggest Commonwealth Games in generations as “millions and millions” follow megastars like teen sensation Gout Gout to Glasgow.

Hospo industry fumes at ‘crushing blow’ from Comm Games disaster

The news that sprint star Gout Gout will be competing in an overseas Games funded by Victorian taxpayers has served as a grim reminder that regional cafes, pubs and hotels will miss out on a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”.

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Teen Aussie running sensation Gout Gout has revealed he will run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a huge boost for the event but a bitter blow for Victoria.

Gout Gout Glasgow-bound in bitter blow for Victoria

The teen running sensation will join Aussie stars including swimmer Ariarne Titmus and long distance runner Jessica Hull at next year’s Commonwealth Games in what’s been described as “a massive missed opportunity’’ for Victoria.

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Premier Daniel Andrews announced at Mars Stadium in Ballarat that Victoria would host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Gullan: Dan’s devastating decision leaves us with one more embarrassment

Dan Andrews has denied Victorians a legacy moment, with fewer and fewer opportunities to see Gout Gout run on home soil as he blossoms into a world superstar.

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Gout Gout celebrates after winning in the U23 men's 200m event of the Diamond League athletics meeting at the Louis II stadium in Monaco on July 11, 2025. Picture: AFP

Gout Gout sets sights on Comm Games gold in Glasgow

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has set his sights on Commonwealth Games gold, declaring he will compete in next year’s event in Glasgow.

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Contenders for the greatest Australian sporting family. Picture: Getty Images/ Supplied

Who is the GOAT sporting family in Australia?

Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?

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Who are the most powerful women in Australian sport?

Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport

Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?

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Townsville junior Mitch Nicholson (holding pin) with Queensland players Corey Weyer, Tim Howard, and Jayden Atkinson. Picture: Andrew Wiseman (Instagram: @wisemansport).

‘Childhood dream’: Townsville hockey star debuts for Kookaburras

Townsville’s Mitch Nicholson made his national debut for Australia’s hockey team last week, completing a childhood dream 23 years in the making. Find out more about his whirlwind week.

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(L-R) Chief Executive Officer of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Jeroen Weimar, Victorian Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews andVictorian Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing during a press conference at Parliament House in Melbourne, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The Andrews Labor Government has cancelled the 2026 Commonwealth Games, slated to be held across Victoria. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Will Victoria join nation as Comm Games co-host under radical plan?

Under a new plan, the whole of Australia could host an upcoming Commonwealth Games, but will – and should – Victoria play a part after sensationally cancelling the 2026 games? Have your say.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 7, 2024: Eddie Ockenden pictured in one of the Australian outfits for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Australian Olympians and athletes unveil the uniforms for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Eddie Ockenden’s Top Five Moments

“Just let it go” – The huge regret of Tasmanian hockey star Eddie Ockenden after his retirement this week. What he said.

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Kookaburras games record holder Eddie Ockenden retiring from international hockey and will relocate back home to Tasmania next year where he will join the TIS to deliver its new Tiger's Academy Program and support senior TIS Hockey Program. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Eddie Ockenden’s extraordinary hockey journey ends where it started

Kookaburras’ icon Eddie Ockenden says goodbye to dream hockey career and hello to dream job. Here’s what he’ll be doing.

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The Perth Thunderstix have won the 2024 Hockey One women's grand final in Hobart. Picture: Andrew Wiseman.

Hockey One grand final wraps: Thunderstix, Melbourne take titles

Hockeyroos goalkeeper Aleisha Power powered Perth Thunderstix to a 4-1 victory over Brisbane Blaze in the women’s Hockey One grand final, while Melbourne men’s took out the title in a thriller over the Thunderstix.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Gold Medallists Team Australia celebrate during the Netball Medal Ceremony on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at NEC Arena on August 07, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

How Glasgow ‘reset’ can future-proof Commonwealth Games

The Glasgow Commonwealth Games will feature just 10 sports but officials expect that to rebound in the future as the slimmed-down model revives interest in the event.

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Brooke Peris of the Hockeyroos poses for a photo wearing the newly unveiled playing kit during a media opportunity at Kings Park in Perth, Thursday, February 27, 2020. The kit was designed and painted by Aboriginal, dual Olympian, gold medallist and former Hockeyroo and Federal Senator Nova Peris. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING

Territory sporting great calls time on illustrious career

One of the Northern Territory’s greatest ever sporting exports has called time on their more than a decade-long career. LATEST.

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Australian lawn bowler Karen Murphy reacts as she wins her Women's Singles Sectional Play - Section A, Round 1, Match 1 against Kioa Malia of Tonga on day 1 during the XXI Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia, Thursday, April 5, 2018. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Sport’s legend loses mother hours before Hall of Fame honour

Mick Fanning and Mark Skaife are among Australian Sport’s latest Hall of Fame inductees but another legend had tears flowing for a different reason. Plus, Sally Pearson and Mark Knowles share what it means to take their place among our legends.

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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden, Flagbearers of Team Australia, wave the flag on the athletes' parade team boat along the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Quinn Rooney / POOL / AFP)

Aussie legend reacts to hockey’s Commonwealth Games axing

The decision to cull hockey from the Commonwealth Games will deny one of Australia’s greatest players a fairytale finish to his international career, but he’s eyeing a “bigger event”.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Eddie Ockenden and Rachael Grinham, Flag Bearers of Team Australia lead their team out during the Opening Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on July 28, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

How axed sports reacted to Games oblivion

Confirmation of how the trimmed-down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will look has provided clarity to those eyeing Glasgow in less than two years – but dashed the dreams of thousands of athletes. Here’s what they said.

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Hunger Games of Glasgow: Discover the Sports that Survived

Hunger Games of Glasgow: Discover the Sports that Survived

Hunger Games’ of the Commonwealth: Uncover Which Sports Survived the Cut for Glasgow!

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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 30: Teagan Levi #5 and Bridget Clark #11 of Team Australia of Team Australia looks dejected following defeat during the Women's Rugby Sevens Bronze medal match between Team Canada and Team Australia on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Bridge to tomorrow: Glasgow defends trimmed-down Games

Glasgow has defended it’s trimmed-down Commonwealth Games that will feature just 10 sports – with almost half the sports featured two years ago axed in budget cuts. Every sport’s status revealed inside.

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NANTERRE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Gold Medalists Mollie OÃ¢â¬â¢Callaghan, Lani Pallister, Brianna Throssell and Ariarne Titmus of Team Australia celebrate on the podium during the Swimming medal ceremony after the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 01, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Swimming Australia strikes historic deal to avoid suspension

Swimming Australia has averted suspension from the sport’s governing body after striking a ground breaking deal with the ASC, ending their long-standing model.

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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 29: Aran Zalewski of Team Australia passes the ball in a penalty corner during the Men's Pool B match between Ireland and Australia on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Yves Du Manoir on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

More of Australia’s strongest sports axed from Glasgow Games

With the Glasgow Commonwealth Games slashed to just 10 sports after being abandoned by the Victorian Government last year, some of Australia’s strongest sports have been given the axe.

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NCA. PARIS FRANCE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. July 28 - Day 2. Max Giuliani in action during the Semi-Final of the MenÃs 200m Freestyle at the Paris La Defense Arena Picture: Adam Head

“Super Max” Hungary for short course glory

Tasmanian superfish Max Giuliani aiming to add an Australian short course title to his Olympic bronze medal.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 06: Australia celebrate during the Netball World Cup Medal Presentation at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Court 1 on August 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023)

‘Portfolio of events’: World Netball reveals plans for more World Cups

World Netball holds its showcase event once every four years, but knows this is too long between drinks. Its president opens up on future event plans, the Commonwealth Games, Brisbane Olympics and more.

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***FILE*** Australia's greatest modern-day track and field athlete Sally Pearson has announced her retirement due to a devastating run of injuries.** Australia's Sally Pearson celebrates after winning gold in the womenâ€™s 100m Hurdles final at Hampden Park during the XX Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

What $20m Glasgow fire sale means for future of Comm Games

The Scottish love a bargain buy and they got one. But can the Common-Not-So-Wealthy Games work? ROBERT CRADDOCK analyses what the T20 model means for the future of the event.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Abigail Irozuru of Team England takes part in a practice jump for the Women's Long Jump Final during Athletics Track & Field on day ten of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium on August 07, 2022 on the Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Commonwealth Games saved as Australia pays the price

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are officially happening, with Australia all but funding the event to take place in a foreign country on the other side of the world.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos August 28, 2023: Commonwealth Games Australia President Ben Houston during a senate hearing into AustraliaÃs Preparedness to Host Commonwealth Olympic and Paralympic Games. Picture NCA NewsWire / Aaron Francis

Commonwealth Games Australia offers millions to help save Scotland event

Commonwealth Games Australia has offered millions of dollars to the Scottish government — effectively paid for by Victorian taxpayers — to help it roll out the Games in Glasgow.

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NCA. PARIS FRANCE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. August 4- Day 9 Australias 4x100m Womens Medley team of Kaylee McKeown, Jenna Strauch, Emma McKeon and Mollie OÃCallaghan win silver in the Final at the Paris La Defense Arena. Pics: Adam Head

Which sports face the chop for 2026 Comm Games

Glasgow could be confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games as early as this week, but it will be a seriously slimmed down event. Here’s what is could look like.

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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 19, 2023: Premier Daniel Andrews and Treasurer Tim Pallas give a press conference after it is announced that Victoria to pay $380m in Commonwealth Games compensation, Picture: NCA NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Saviour steps in to mop up Daniel Andrews’ Comm Games mess

Just as Australia’s Paris Olympic campaign came to an end, renewed hope that the 2026 Commonwealth Games abandoned by Daniel Andrews and the Victorian Government may be saved.

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