Sports fraternity helpless as medal-yielding sports excluded from 2026 CWG

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India's leading sportspersons and administrators expressed surprise and helplessness after the country's medal prospects took a hit with the exclusion of hockey, shooting, cricket, badminton and wrestling from the roster of a heavily scaled-down 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Relocated to the Scottish capital after Victoria's withdrawal as host due to an increase in projected costs, the Games will feature just 10 events, which is nine less than the previous edition held in 2022 in Birmingham.

The organisers have said having lesser events at just four venues will ensure that the showpiece is able to manage the financial and operational risks involved.

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Published On: 2024-10-22 @ 16:31:34 (1 weeks ago)

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