Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Wrestling Omitted: Babita Phogat Disappointed by Games Decision
Imagine a big sports festival called the Commonwealth Games.
India used to do really well in wrestling, winning lots of medals.
But, for the 2026 games, wrestling isn't included!
Babita Phogat, a famous wrestler, is sad because she knows India could have won even more medals if wrestling was there.
She thinks it's especially tough for women wrestlers.
The games will now have fewer sports, and wrestling won't be one of them, meaning fewer chances for Indian athletes to win.
Wrestling is not included in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Babita Phogat, a former wrestler, expressed disappointment over the decision.
Phogat emphasized the challenges faced by women wrestlers.
India had a strong track record in wrestling at previous Commonwealth Games.
The 2026 Games will feature only 10 sports.
- Who
- Babita Phogat, former wrestler.
- What
- Wrestling has been dropped from the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- When
- The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland.
- Why
- Reason for dropping wrestling is not mentioned in the provided articles.
Babita Phogat's view
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Impact of exclusion of wrestling
Babita Phogat's view
Wrestling's exclusion is a negative for Indian athletes.
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- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Dates
- July 23 to August 2, 2026
- Sport Affected
- Wrestling
- Venue
- Scotstoun Stadium, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Emirates Arena, Scottish Event Campus
- Babita Phogat's profession
- Former Wrestler