Commonwealth Games 2026 drops cricket, hockey, wrestling and shooting due to budget cuts

The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, significantly reducing the number from 19 in Birmingham 2022. Key sports like cricket, hockey, wrestling, and shooting have been dropped due to budget constraints. This change impacts India's medal prospects, as the country has historically excelled in the removed sports. India has won numerous medals in hockey, badminton, shooting, and wrestling, which will not be part of the upcoming Games. Glasgow will host the Commonwealth Games for the second time, after 2014. The confirmed sports include athletics, swimming, boxing, and judo, among others, with events taking place across four venues in the city.