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Sports · 17 July 2026

Glasgow hosts Commonwealth Games July 23, 3,000 athletes compete for 215 golds.

Glasgow hosts Commonwealth Games July 23, 3,000 athletes compete for 215 golds.

Glasgow is getting ready to host the Commonwealth Games from July 23, despite ongoing roadworks and building refurbishments across the city. The 10-day event will see approximately 3,000 athletes vie for 215 gold medals in 10 sports. Team Nigeria athletes have been training in Aberdeen for three weeks, hoping to improve on their 34 medals from 2022.

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