Over 200 gold medals to be handed out at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Over 200 gold medals will be handed out at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Some sports will see a record tally being competed for despite the reduced schedule.

The games have been cut down from 20 to 10 for next year's interation due to Scotland taking over the reins from Australia.

Victoria was due to host but pulled the plug due to escalating cost projections.

Glasgow agreed to step in and offer a scaled-down version, but have announced expansion in some areas.

There will be a fully integrated Para sport programme across six of the ten sports.

Track cycling and swimming will also see an increase in events.

Katie Shanahan, a Glasgow swimmer who won two bronze medals at Birmingham 2022, said: “The announcement of the medal events is another great milestone in Glasgow delivering the Games next year.

"And for me it really is a home Games. I learned to swim in Glasgow and spent many years with clubs in and around Glasgow, so competing for Scotland in a pool I know so well, will be so exciting, and I really can't wait for it."

Chief Executive of Glasgow 2026, Phil Batty OBE added: “What makes the Commonwealth Games so special to so many is its fully integrated sport programme.

"I am proud that Glasgow 2026 will see the biggest Para sport medal event programme in Games’ history and will play such an important role in growing, supporting and championing Para sport."

What sports are involved in Glasgow 2026?

• Artistic Gymnastics

• Athletics and Para Athletics

• 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball

• Boxing

• Swimming and Para Swimming

• Bowls and Para Bowls (indoor)

• Judo

• Netball

• Track and Para Track Cycling

• Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting

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