Current Context : Recently, CWG 2026 (will be held in Glasgow) edition was unveiled which features only 10 sports.
About CWG 2026
- Location: Glasgow, Scotland.
- Sports: The 2026 edition features only 10 sports.
Notable Changes
- Dropped Sports: Six disciplines where India won medals at the 2022 CWG have been removed. These include:
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Squash
- Table Tennis
- Wrestling
Historical Context
- First CWG: The Commonwealth Games started in 1930in Hamilton, Canada.
- Frequency: The games are held every four years.
- India’s Hosting: India hosted the CWG in 2010in Delhi.