Boxing among sports inlcuded in Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Track cycling and boxing are among the events that will be included in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, it has been revealed.

A stripped-back programme of 10 sports, announced on Tuesday, also includes athletics and swimming as mandatory - but badminton and hockey have been dropped according to BBC.

The Games, last held in Glasgow in 2014 at a cost of over £540m, will be held across four venues between July 23 and August 2, 2026. Glasgow stepped in to host after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out because of rising costs. A total of 3,000 athletes from up to 74 Commonwealth nations and territories are expected to compete at the 2026 Games.

The event will also feature "fully integrated para-competitions” across six of the selected sports. Katie Sadleir, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), said: "The Games promise to be a truly immersive festival of sport and celebration of culture and diversity that inspires athletes and sports – with a fan experience more accessible than ever before."

First Minister John Swinney said the event is an exciting opportunity for the people of Scotland. He said: “While Glasgow 2026 will look quite different to previous Games, we can, and we must, use this as an opportunity to work collaboratively to ensure that this new concept brings a strong and sustainable future for the games."

The last time the Games were in Glasgow, 17 sports were contested. This time they will feature 10 sports: Athletics and para-athletics (track and field only), Swimming and para-swimming, Artistic gymnastics, Track cycling and para-track cycling, Netball, Weightlifting and para-powerlifting, Boxing, Judo, Bowls and para-bowls and 3x3 basketball and 3x3 wheelchair basketball.