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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games schedule revealed... but there's still no word on a TV deal as fears grow over BBC reluctance to screen event
The schedule for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has been announced, despite a host broadcaster yet to be confirmed. Although the BBC have covered the event since 1954, they have yet to agree a deal, and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has told Mail Sport he would prefer to keep broadcasting of the Games on a live, free-to-air basis. More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories are set to compete in the slimmed-down Games, which will feature 10 sports across four venues in the city from July 23 to August 2. And, for the first time in Commonwealth Games history, the first medal will be awarded to a Para sport, which will be in powerlifting. Para sports will be fully integrated across six of the 10 disciplines, with a Games record of 47 medal events in total. However, while work moves apace behind the scenes, fears remain over the failure to secure an agreement to show them on TV. Mail Sport understands there has been a reluctance to commit by the BBC, with sources suggesting a 'waning appetite' at the corporation despite their long association with the event. Asked if he might back a subscription model, with highlights broadcast free-to-air, First Minister Swinney insisted he would 'rather keep it on the free-to-air basis that we've had, because that is the inclusive way to take these issues forward'. He said: 'There are discussions under way. There was a discussion with the Commonwealth Games organisers last week at the launch of the mascot Finnie, which was a lovely, joyful occasion. 'I do hope that an agreement can be reached. I think it's important. 'This is a really significant sporting occasion. We've gone to a lot of careful planning and thought to make sure that the Games could take place. They were in jeopardy. 'We've come to a solution of a slimmed-down Games which I think will be a really attractive proposition, but it would benefit from broadcasting rights domestically.' The lack of certainty, however, is leading to increasing concerns for the event in Glasgow and the future of the Games. Last week Conservative MSP Brian Whittle claimed their future could be in doubt if the BBC are not involved, and urged the UK government to step in if necessary. Insisting he would speak to the BBC, leader of the Scottish Labour Party Anas Sarwar said: 'The Commonwealth Games is a positive advert for Scotland as long as we project it right, and that's partly the responsibility of our media and our state media.'
Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
New York Yankees game brought to a screeching halt as life-threatening storms roll over the Bronx
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The Guardian
11 hours ago
- The Guardian
Mollie O'Callaghan equals Ian Thorpe's record with 11th world championship gold
Mollie O'Callaghan has equalled the Australian record for world championship golds after anchoring the women to victory in the 4x200m freestyle relay in Singapore. By securing her 11th career world title on Thursday night, the 21-year-old equalled Ian Thorpe's Australian record. O'Callaghan is favourite to win her 12th gold in the 100m freestyle on Friday night after reaching the final as fastest qualifier. 'It was pretty rough backing it up ... (but) it's a dream to be part of this team,' she said. The victory of O'Callaghan, Lani Pallister, Jamie Perkins and Brittany Castelluzzo was Australia's third relay gold of the meet and came as the Dolphins also bagged two bronze medals on Thursday night. Kyle Chalmers (men's 100m freestyle) and Lizzie Dekkers (women's 200m butterfly) both reached the podium and it means Australia retain top spot on the medal tally with five golds, one silver and five bronze. The United States are second on four golds. Chalmers made it a 14th career medal at world titles but didn't find the gold he was hoping for as he finished behind Romania's David Popovici (46.51 seconds) and American Jack Alexy (46.92). However, he remains confident that he can break the sub-47 second mark in the 100m freestyle. Chalmers clocked 47.17 and is yet to swim the race in less than 47 seconds, which is now the realm of world winners. 'I have been training hard for that moment, I desperately wanted to get a 46 out tonight, but it wasn't quite there,' he told Channel Nine. 'But to get on the podium is so special.' Chalmers has twice logged personal best times of 47.08 and at the age of 27 believes he can still improve – but he now has other priorities. Chalmers and his partner, Norwegian swimmer Ingeborg Loyning, are expecting their first child next month. 'I'm just really excited to go home now and become a dad, that is my biggest priority this year – that (swim) was just a bit of fun,' he said. Chalmers also won gold in Singapore when anchoring Australia's 4x100m freestyle relay team on Sunday's opening night. Earlier on Thursday night, Chalmers' teammate Dekkers took the bronze in a women's 200m butterfly won by Canadian star Summer McIntosh – the 18-year-old's third gold of the titles. 'Physically, I'm not at my best,' Dekkers said. 'So I knew that mentally, I had to be there ... I love racing, and that's why we all do this, because there's something about standing behind the blocks that we all love.' Mollie O'Callaghan cruised through her women's 100m freestyle semi-final and into Friday night's medal race as fastest qualifier. O'Callaghan, already with golds in the 200m freestyle and women's 4x100m relay in Singapore, won her semi in 52.82 seconds but fellow Australian Olivia Wunsch withdrew due to illness. O'Callaghan later Thursday night will race in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay and, if victorious, will equal Ian Thorpe's Australian record for most golds at world titles, 11.
