Australia expected to send more than 400 athletes and officials to Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sydney Sydney. Australia's governing body for the Commonwealth Games has breathed a sigh of relief that the 2026 Commonwealth Games will finally be held in Scotland, after its own state Victoria abruptly pulled out of the Games. Australia's governing body for the Commonwealth Games plans to send “more than 400 athletes and officials” to participate in the multi-sport event. However, heads of various major Australian sports, including hockey and squash, have expressed their opposition to the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Expressed disappointment over the removal of their respective games from the list.

England's Commonwealth Games governing body also lent support to Glasgow organizers after the Scottish capital was confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) welcomed the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)'s announcement that Glasgow 2026 will host the Commonwealth Games, although the roster has been limited to 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly and free from “operational risks”. Several major sports such as hockey, shooting, wrestling and badminton have been banned to limit costs. The event was removed in an effort to streamline planning and logistics, as only four venues would host the entire showpiece.

“I want to thank Commonwealth Games Scotland for their commitment to host the 2026 Games,” Commonwealth Games Australia President Ben Houston said in a statement. “To continue growing, the movement needed to restart , since the Victorian Government decided to cancel it and Scotland has offered the perfect blueprint for continued success and growth. “I look forward to sharing the experience with an anticipated Australian team of over 400 athletes and officials The Australian state of Victoria was the original host of the 2026 edition, but pulled out last year due to rising costs. Scotland then stepped in to save the Games.