CGF revamps CWG roster: athletics, aquatics compulsory; T20 cricket in core list
The Hindu
The new additions to the core disciplines, that have previously been listed as optional sports, are T20 Cricket, Beach Volleyball and 3x3 Basketball
Athletics and swimming will be the only compulsory sports in the from the 2026 edition as part of a "strategic roadmap" which will allow host cities greater freedom to include disciplines of their choice from a core list which also features and 3x3 basketball.
The roadmap was approved at the Commonwealth Games Federation's General Assembly, which was held virtually.
"...to increase hosting benefits and make the Games even more cost effective, whilst engaging new audiences, the Commonwealth Sport 2026-2030 Strategic Roadmap invites future hosts to explore innovative concepts, including co-hosting and mass participation events," read a statement from CGF.
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