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Commonwealth Games countdown can't go any quicker for bowls buddies Aaron Teys and Corey Wedlock. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Comm GamesPremium'Cheeky bugger': long-time friends aim for Games glory

Aaron Teys has little interest in trying to emulate a famous bowls celebration, should he and long-time friend Corey Wedlock triumph at the Commonwealth Games.

Roger Vaughan

Cam McEvoy is a man on a mission after returning to Glasgow, the scene of some happy memories. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Comm GamesPremiumHow world record holder emerged from Games 'wilderness'

A dozen years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games helped launch Cam McEvoy's career, the swimming superstar is back to claim a prize that has proven elusive.

Roger Vaughan

Australia's Meg Harris is eager to go one better in the 50m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Comm GamesPremiumRising Aussie swim star after missing medal in Glasgow

Australian swimmer Meg Harris is chasing a breakthrough individual gold medal in the 50m freestyle race at the Commonwealth Games to go with her relay titles.

Joanna Guelas

Kurtis Marschall is chasing what would be his third Commonwealth Games gold medal.

SportCommentsMarschall’s ‘rocket ship’ shooting for third Comm Games gold

West Australian pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall once likened his sport to space travel.

Glen Quartermain

Sprinter Lachie Kennedy looms large in Glasgow.

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Shirvo’s guide to Australia’s hot track-and-field hopes

It’s time to start wrapping your head around some of the names and faces that are about to represent our country in the track-and-field events. Because many of them are scorching hot medal chances in Glasgow.

Matt Shirvington

Australia won netball gold when the Commonwealth Games were last held in Glasgow. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth Games CommentsPremiumWARNING: You can’t afford to miss these Comm Games events

It might be a smaller program in Glasgow, but it will be jam-packed full of action. Here are the events you simply can’t afford to miss at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

Jake Santa Maria

Ariarne Titmus has opened up on a memorable conversation with her coach Dean Boxall.

SportCommentsHow Commonwealth Games were key in rise of swimming legend

Olympic gold medallist-turned Channel 7 pool deck commentator Ariarne Titmus can still remember the moment she truly believed she could conquer the world.

Glen Quartermain

Amy Atwell.

BasketballCommentsFrom NBL1 West to Comm Games: Atwell’s unique preparation

Amy Atwell had every right to rest her body after representing Australia in Melbourne this month, but she rushed back to Perth to play for Rockingham, and then flew out to Scotland for the Commonwealth Games.

Craig O'Donoghue

Here’s your complete Commonwealth Games guide.

SportGLASGOW FOR GOLD: Comm Games ultimate guide

The events you simply can’t afford to miss, Australia’s best medal chances, and plenty more. Here’s your complete Commonwealth Games guide.

Nicola Olyslagers' Diamond League win in London has her primed for the Commonwealth Games. (AP PHOTO)

Comm GamesPremiumIn-form Olyslagers set to soar in Glasgow

Women's high jump world champion Nicola Olyslagers is well placed to challenge for another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Shayne Hope

The Diamonds insist they won't be derailed by pay talks or anything else at the Commonwealth Games. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Comm GamesPremiumAustralians aim big, but thinking extra smalls at Games

Athletes from Australia have been given some prescient advice about packing to help manage one of the unintended effects of this scaled-down Commonwealth Games.

Roger Vaughan and Murray Wenzel

Cameron McEvoy of Australia celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's 50m Freestyle Final during day two of the China Open Swimming Championship in 2026.

SwimmingWorld’s fastest man pumps out new PB ahead of games

He’s already the fastest man through water in the world. And the Aussie Olympic gold medallist is getting even quicker. 

Jackson Barrett

Jesse Wagstaff hopes Australia can atone for the agony of Birmingham at the Commonwealth Games. (Andrew Cornaga/AAP PHOTOS)

Comm GamesPremium'Just as motivated': Wagstaff back for 3x3 Games tilt

Basketballer Jesse Wagstaff will return for his third Commonwealth Games and says Australia will face a tough draw in the men's 3x3 competition.

Roger Vaughan

The events you can’t miss.

Commonwealth GamesThe events you can’t miss.

These are the races, clashes and grudge matches at the Commonwealth Games you simply can’t miss.

Commonwealth Games 2026

The events you can’t miss.

Commonwealth GamesThe events you can’t miss.

These are the races, clashes and grudge matches at the Commonwealth Games you simply can’t miss.

Commonwealth Games 2026

Commonwealth Games athletes Luke Zaccaria and Kane Perris (para cycling) are ready for Glasgow.

COMMONWEALTH GAMESVideoCommentsPremiumInside a training session with WA's cycling medal chances

Para cycling medal prospects Kane Perris and Luke Zaccaria are enjoying a smooth preparation heading into the Commonwealth Games. But the road to Glasgow has had some rough patches.

Glen Quartermain

Three-time medallist Kelsey Cottrell is fitted for her Australian team uniform in Glasgow. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremiumUnder-cover bowls to test Australians at Games

The bowls program will be held indoors for the first time at a Commonwealth Games and that could put Australia at a disadvantage.

Roger Vaughan and Rob Forsaith

Australia's 2026 Commonwealth Games team has started to assemble in Glasgow. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth GamesPremiumAussies arrive as 'fortuitous' forces fuel bid for gold

The support of a local school is one of many aces up the sleeve of Australia's Commonwealth Games team as they descend on Glasgow for the scaled-down event.

Roger Vaughan

Ollie Saxton is going for gold in his debut Commonwealth Games.

Comm GamesCommentsPremiumProdigy lifter ready to raise up family name in Glasgow

Weightlifter Oliver ‘Ollie’ Saxton has a high bar to clear in his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow as he follows the footsteps of his esteemed parents.

Fraser Williams

West Australian backstroker Iona Anderson has transformed from understudy to lead role for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

COMMONWEALTH GAMESCommentsWest Australian emerges as Comm Games backstroke favourite

West Australian backstroker Iona Anderson has transformed from understudy to lead role for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which start next Friday.

Glen Quartermain

Nina Kennedy, of Australia, reacts after an attempt in the women's pole vault during the Herculis Diamond League athletics meet in Monaco.

Commonwealth GamesCommentsPremiumNina Kennedy headlines WA’s stacked Glasgow lineup

Olympic pole vault gold medallist Nina Kennedy has dubbed her Commonwealth Games defence ‘project five metres’.

Glen Quartermain

Commonwealth Games athletes Ellen Fife, Col Pearse, Luke Pople, Jaydon Page, Hani Watson, Emma Sue Greentree, Sienna Toohey and Sophie Dwyer.

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Commonwealth Games glory awaits

When it is all over there will no doubt be new and exciting Aussie champions to add to a long list.

Malcolm Quekett

Trent Copeland and Kim Green are both a part of Seven’s 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games commentary team.

Glasgow 2026Seven’s new sporting power couple

Former Test cricketer Trent Copeland and netball gold medallist Kim Green are sharing the broadcasting stage for the first time, juggling late-night shifts with two very active kids.

Clare Rigden

Queens of the pool, stars of the track and more than 200 other Australian athletes are assembling in Glasgow.

Commonwealth GamesCommentsPremiumAustralia hunting golden swag at Glasgow Games

Queens of the pool, stars of the track and more than 200 other Australian athletes are assembling in Glasgow with one mission: bring home a swag of gold medals. 

Jackson Barrett & Aaron Kirby