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Commonwealth Games

From World Cup minnows to S’pore’s first Winter Olympics alpine skier: Sporting markers to watch in 2026

(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.
(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.

SEA Games 2025: S’pore hurdler Calvin Quek’s win a boost ahead of 2026 Asiad and Commonwealth Games

From second right: Shanti Pereira and Calvin Quek and the rest of athletics contingent arriving at Changi Airport Terminal 3, following the conclusion of their 2025 SEA Games campaign on Dec 17, 2025.
From second right: Shanti Pereira and Calvin Quek and the rest of athletics contingent arriving at Changi Airport Terminal 3, following the conclusion of their 2025 SEA Games campaign on Dec 17, 2025.

India's Phogat ends retirement for another crack at Olympic glory

FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Wrestling - Women's Freestyle 50kg Semifinal - Champ-de-Mars Arena, Paris, France - August 06, 2024. Vinesh Phogat of India gestures after winning the match against Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Wrestling - Women's Freestyle 50kg Semifinal - Champ-de-Mars Arena, Paris, France - August 06, 2024. Vinesh Phogat of India gestures after winning the match against Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/ File Photo

Centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games awarded to Ahmedabad, India

A billboard in Ahmedabad features potential sporting events for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
A billboard in Ahmedabad features potential sporting events for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

British gymnast Whitlock comes out of retirement to target LA 2028

Paris 2024 Olympics - Artistic Gymnastics - Men's Pommel Horse Final - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - August 03, 2024. Max Whitlock of Britain reacts after his performance. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Paris 2024 Olympics - Artistic Gymnastics - Men's Pommel Horse Final - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - August 03, 2024. Max Whitlock of Britain reacts after his performance. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

Ahmedabad, India recommended to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games - Closing Ceremony - Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, Britain - August 8, 2022 General view during the closing ceremony REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo
Commonwealth Games - Closing Ceremony - Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, Britain - August 8, 2022 General view during the closing ceremony REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

Singapore badminton history maker Li Li hopes daughter can follow in her footsteps

Commonwealth Games and SEA Games champion Li Li is back in town for the official launch of the KFF Badminton Arena on Guillemard Road, where she used to train.
Commonwealth Games and SEA Games champion Li Li is back in town for the official launch of the KFF Badminton Arena on Guillemard Road, where she used to train.

2030 Commonwealth Games to be held in India or Nigeria after formal bids

FILE PHOTO: The Indian national flag is projected onto a balloon during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi October 14, 2010. REUTERS/B Mathur/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Indian national flag is projected onto a balloon during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi October 14, 2010. REUTERS/B Mathur/File Photo

India submits bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

FILE PHOTO: Indian flag is seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Indian flag is seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo

India’s 2030 Commonwealth Games bid gets Cabinet nod

FILE PHOTO: The Indian national flag is projected onto a balloon during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi October 14, 2010. REUTERS/B Mathur/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Indian national flag is projected onto a balloon during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi October 14, 2010. REUTERS/B Mathur/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.