CWG 2026 Events List: Shooting returns, Golf to make debut; Wrestling, Archery miss out

However,
the
list
of
sports
released
by
the
Commonwealth
Games
Federation
on
Wednesday
(October
5)
still
does
not
include
wrestling
or
archery.

Shooting
has
been
one
of
India’s
most
successful
sports
events
in
the
history
of
the
Commonwealth
Games.

The
Commonwealth
Games
Federation,
the
Andrews
Labor
Government
and
Commonwealth
Games
Australia
on
October
4
announced
a
list
of
spots,
including
debutants,
which
will
be
part
of
the
Games
in
2026.

Victoria
2026
will
run
from
March
17
to
29,
2026,
with
four
regional
hubs
in
Ballarat,
Bendigo,
Geelong
and
Gippsland
to
deliver
a
multi-city
model
that
captures
the
hearts
and
minds
of
people
across
Victoria.

“Victoria
2026
is
also
proposing
to
add
in
Para-sport
disciplines
in
golf,
coastal
rowing
and
the
road
(cycling)
race
and
will
work
with
the
Commonwealth
Games
Federation
and
relevant
international
sporting
federations
to
determine
if
this
is
possible,”
the
Commonwealth
Games
Federation
said
in
an
official
statement.

Golf,
3×3
Basketball,
3×3
Wheelchair
Basketball,
Coastal
Rowing,
Shooting,
Parashooting,
BMX
Racing,
Mountain
Bike
Cross
Country,
Track
Cycling
and
Para-track
cycling
have
been
added
to
the
already
impressive
sports
line-up,
while
Coastal
Rowing,
Golf,
and
BMX
will
make
a
Commonwealth
Games
debut.

Victoria
2026
is
also
proposing
to
add
in
Para-sport
disciplines
in
Golf,
Coastal
Rowing
and
the
Road
Race
and
will
work
with
the
Commonwealth
Games
Federation
and
relevant
international
sporting
federations
to
determine
if
this
is
possible.

“Commonwealth
Games
Australia
is
delighted
with
the
inclusion
of
the
new
sports
and
disciplines
for
Victoria
2026
to
take
the
Games
into
an
exciting
new
era,”
Commonwealth
Games
Australia
President
Ben
Houston
said.

“This
is
set
to
inspire
a
whole
new
wave
of
athletes
to
realise
their
dream
over
the
next
four
years.
CGA
can’t
wait
to
welcome
the
athletes
who
will
represent
Australia
in
pursuit
of
glory
in
2026.”

Commonwealth
Games
Federation
President
Dame
Louise
Martin
celebrated
the
announcement
and
the
addition
of
new
sports
to
the
Commonwealth
Sports
Movement.

“We
are
thrilled
to
confirm
the
Sports
Program
for
the
2026
Commonwealth
Games,
with
the
additional
sports
proposed
by
Victoria
2026
completing
an
exciting
and
diverse
line-up,”
Martin
said.

“The
Games
are
set
to
be
competitive
and
action-packed,
featuring
an
extensive,
fully
integrated
Para-sport
Program,
the
debuts
of
Coastal
Rowing,
Golf
and
BMX,
the
return
of
Shooting
and
the
scintillating
3×3
Basketball.

The
Program
is
rooted
in
the
CGF’s
2026-30
Strategic
Roadmap,
which
provides
hosts
with
greater
flexibility
to
propose
new
sports,
especially
ones
with
specific
local
relevance
that
will
enhance
cultural
showcasing
and
increase
community
engagement.”

“Victoria
2026
will
deliver
a
world-class
Commonwealth
Games
for
all
Victorians
and
showcase
all
our
state
has
to
offer,”
Minister
for
Commonwealth
Games
Delivery
Jacinta
Allan
said.

CWG
2026
Sports
Events
list:
Athletics
&
Para-athletics,
Badminton,
3×3
Basketball,
3×3
Wheelchair
Basketball,
Boxing,
Beach
Volleyball,
Coastal
Rowing,
Cricket
T20
(Women’s),
Cycling
(BMX,
Mountain
Bike,
Road,
Track
&
Para-track),
Diving,
Golf,
Gymnastics
(Artistic),
Hockey,
Lawn
Bowls
&
Para-lawn
bowls,
Netball,
Para-powerlifting,
Rugby
7s,
Shooting
&
Para-shooting,
Squash,
Swimming
&
Paraswimming,
Table
Tennis
&
Para-table
tennis,
Triathlon
&
Para-triathlon
and
Weightlifting.