Archive · 20 Jul 2026
2026 Commonwealth Games Drops Badminton
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will not include badminton and several other sports.
This decision was made two years ago and has been criticized by Pullela Gopichand, the chief national coach for badminton in India.
He expressed disappointment but remains hopeful that badminton will return for the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad, which India will host.
Gopichand also expressed confidence in India's badminton team for the upcoming Asian Games, highlighting key players like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen.
The Games will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will exclude badminton and other sports like hockey, table tennis, wrestling, and shooting.
Pullela Gopichand, India's chief national badminton coach, expressed disappointment over the exclusion of badminton.
Gopichand hopes badminton will return for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, which India will host.
India's badminton team is strong for the upcoming Asian Games, with key players like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV starting July 23.
- Who
- Organizers of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Pullela Gopichand, Indian badminton players
- What
- Dropping of badminton and other sports from the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- Starting July 23, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Decision made two years ago to curtail the number of events
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Location
- Glasgow
- Start Date
- July 23, 2026
- Dropped Sports
- Badminton, Hockey, Table Tennis, Wrestling, Shooting
- India's Hosting
- 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
- Broadcast
- Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV
- Asian Games Dates
- September 19 to October 4, 2026
- Key Indian Badminton Players
- PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty