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Hockey Set To Be Axed From 2026 Commonwealth Games. Report Reveals Possible Reason
Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to reports here, the Glasgow Games organisers want to drop it from the schedule along with net ball and road racing.
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Australian State To Pay $243 Million For Pulling Out Of Commonwealth Games
Australia's Victoria state will pay A$380 million ($243 million) to Commonwealth Games organisers, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said on Saturday, after it withdrew as 2026 event host citing a projected cost blowout.
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Commonwealth Games Lose Another Probable Host Over High Organising Cost
The province of Alberta withdrew its support for a possible bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games on Thursday, ending the chance of bringing the multi-sport event back to Canada.
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Explained: Why Australia Pulled Out As Commonwealth Games Host And What Happens Now
Australia's Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday after costs ballooned, leaving organisers confounded and scrambling to find a new venue.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 In Doubt As Australia Pulls Out As Host
The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat.
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Australian Supercomputer Creates Image of Supernova Remnant Using Radio Telescope Data
Setonix, a newly commissioned supercomputer in Australia, has processed a series of radio telescope observations, including a highly detailed image of a supernova remnant. Operated by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Perth, ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array) radio telescope consists of 36 dish anten...
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CWG 2022: A Government Officer, A Teacher, A Policewoman and A Mum Show The World They Can Win A Gold Medal Too
When the final list of CWG athletes was released by the Indian Olympic Association, even when a send-off was organised, no one spoke a word about Lawn Bowls- a sport that has now emerged as the star of these Games for India.
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CWG Organisers Flag India Weightlifting Team Manager's 'Rude' Behaviour, IOA Issues Warning
In an embarrassing development for the Indian contingent in the Commonwealth Games, weightlifting team manager Pardeep Sharma was on Saturday singled out for alleged "rude" behaviour by the organisers
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"Will Pick Up The Pieces": High-Jumper Tejaswin Shankar After CWG Clearance
National record holder Shankar was on Friday cleared to compete at the July 28 to August 8 Games after the organisers accepted his entry at the request of the Indian Olympic Association
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"They Were Trying To Take Shooting Out": NRAI Official On Commonwealth Games Organisers
The National Rifle Association of India expressed disappointment with shooting not being on the initial list of sporting disciplines for the Commonwealth Games 2026 which will be played in Victoria in Australia
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Bismah Maroof Not To Skip CWG Despite Authorities Not Allowing Her Infant Daughter To Stay In Village
Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter and nanny to access the Games village
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Commonwealth Games 2022: India, Australia To Face Off In Women's Cricket Competition Opener
India will face Australia in the opening match when women's cricket makes its debut at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on July 29 while the final will be played on August 7, the event organisers announced on Friday.
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Wrongs Of Past Must Be Acknowledged: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have said that it is important that the wrongs of the past are acknowledged, in their role for one of Queen Elizabeth II's Commonwealth organisations.
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Athletes Can Take A Knee At Commonwealth Games In Birmingham, Says Chief
Australian legend Cathy Freeman wrapped herself in the Australian Aboriginal flag after winning 400 and 200 metres gold at the 1994 Games.
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Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 Start Date Delayed By A Day: Organisers
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has approved the minor change for the Games, which will now be held between July 28 and August 8.
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Hockey Set To Be Axed From 2026 Commonwealth Games. Report Reveals Possible Reason
Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to reports here, the Glasgow Games organisers want to drop it from the schedule along with net ball and road racing.
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Australian State To Pay $243 Million For Pulling Out Of Commonwealth Games
Australia's Victoria state will pay A$380 million ($243 million) to Commonwealth Games organisers, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said on Saturday, after it withdrew as 2026 event host citing a projected cost blowout.
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Commonwealth Games Lose Another Probable Host Over High Organising Cost
The province of Alberta withdrew its support for a possible bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games on Thursday, ending the chance of bringing the multi-sport event back to Canada.
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Explained: Why Australia Pulled Out As Commonwealth Games Host And What Happens Now
Australia's Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday after costs ballooned, leaving organisers confounded and scrambling to find a new venue.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 In Doubt As Australia Pulls Out As Host
The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Tuesday citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat.
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Australian Supercomputer Creates Image of Supernova Remnant Using Radio Telescope Data
Setonix, a newly commissioned supercomputer in Australia, has processed a series of radio telescope observations, including a highly detailed image of a supernova remnant. Operated by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Perth, ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array) radio telescope consists of 36 dish anten...
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CWG 2022: A Government Officer, A Teacher, A Policewoman and A Mum Show The World They Can Win A Gold Medal Too
When the final list of CWG athletes was released by the Indian Olympic Association, even when a send-off was organised, no one spoke a word about Lawn Bowls- a sport that has now emerged as the star of these Games for India.
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CWG Organisers Flag India Weightlifting Team Manager's 'Rude' Behaviour, IOA Issues Warning
In an embarrassing development for the Indian contingent in the Commonwealth Games, weightlifting team manager Pardeep Sharma was on Saturday singled out for alleged "rude" behaviour by the organisers
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"Will Pick Up The Pieces": High-Jumper Tejaswin Shankar After CWG Clearance
National record holder Shankar was on Friday cleared to compete at the July 28 to August 8 Games after the organisers accepted his entry at the request of the Indian Olympic Association
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"They Were Trying To Take Shooting Out": NRAI Official On Commonwealth Games Organisers
The National Rifle Association of India expressed disappointment with shooting not being on the initial list of sporting disciplines for the Commonwealth Games 2026 which will be played in Victoria in Australia
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Bismah Maroof Not To Skip CWG Despite Authorities Not Allowing Her Infant Daughter To Stay In Village
Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter and nanny to access the Games village
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Commonwealth Games 2022: India, Australia To Face Off In Women's Cricket Competition Opener
India will face Australia in the opening match when women's cricket makes its debut at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on July 29 while the final will be played on August 7, the event organisers announced on Friday.
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Wrongs Of Past Must Be Acknowledged: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have said that it is important that the wrongs of the past are acknowledged, in their role for one of Queen Elizabeth II's Commonwealth organisations.
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Athletes Can Take A Knee At Commonwealth Games In Birmingham, Says Chief
Australian legend Cathy Freeman wrapped herself in the Australian Aboriginal flag after winning 400 and 200 metres gold at the 1994 Games.
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Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 Start Date Delayed By A Day: Organisers
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive Board has approved the minor change for the Games, which will now be held between July 28 and August 8.
