Five big names to look out for at Glasgow 2026
The BBC highlights five key athletes to watch at the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The article focuses on the excitement surrounding the event and the preparation of local stars like Josh Kerr.
Why it matters
The Commonwealth Games are a major international sporting event, and this coverage helps build public interest and anticipation for the host city.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Scotland's Josh Kerr, England's Kadeena Cox and South Africa's Chad le Clos are among the biggest names competing in Glasgow
With 215 golds up for grabs at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, highlighting just five medal hopefuls is no easy feat.
Scotland's largest city is set to welcome more than 3,000 athletes from 10 sports, all of whom have the ambition of leaving with a slab of metal resting on their chest.
For some, a podium-finish is paramount. The bare minimum. For others, competing at the Games is a win in itself.
Much has been made of the reduced programme, the city's readiness and the 'what next?' once Glasgow has passed on the hosting baton again, but for now, the attention - finally - is fully on the athletes.
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