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Hello and welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Scottish city stepped in as a last minute replacement for the Games after Victoria, Australia withdrew citing the ever-rising costs to host the event.

As a result, the 2026 Commonwealth Games are an extremely shortened version. Sports were axed from the programme left, right, and centre. Only 16 sports, ten in able-bodied and six para-sports, are a part of the final roster.

India's medal chances took a massive hit in the process with sports like shooting, wrestling, badminton all booted out. 

But there are still 124 Indian athletes expected to be in action at the Glasgow Games, from which Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh will get the country's campaign at the quadrennial event underway in women's pairs Bowls.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates!