Scotland’s Eilish McColgan pulls out in latest blow for Commonwealth Games
Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan has withdrawn from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to a persistent toe injury. Her absence adds to a growing list of high-profile track and field athletes skipping the event.
Why it matters
The withdrawal of star athletes impacts the prestige and commercial appeal of the Commonwealth Games, highlighting concerns over athlete health and scheduling.
Eilish McColgan has been suffering with a toe injury. Eilish McColgan has been suffering with a toe injury. Commonwealth Games 2026 Scotland’s Eilish McColgan pulls out in latest blow for Commonwealth Games Host nation’s star athlete is latest big-name withdrawal
10,000m champion was due to defend title on Monday
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Commonwealth Games has suffered yet another blow after Eilish McColgan, Scotland’s star athlete at these championships, became the latest big name to pull out. McColgan was due to defend her 10,000m title on Monday, but on Saturday said: “Sadly, I won’t be competing at Glasgow 2026. After almost 10 weeks out following the London Marathon with my toe injury, it probably won’t come as a huge surprise.
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