Commonwealth Games

[He's here!]

Terrific performances by Duncan Scott in the swimming this evening. Doesn't seem to get the wider credit he deserves as one of Scotland's finest sportsmen.

[Hiber-nation]

Aye some great Scottish performances in the pool with Scott topping them. It's a shame the IM was so soon after his gold, he did well to get a bronze.

BBC swimming coverage is excellent, really good to hear Ellie Simmonds giving the lowdown on all the para events especially as I've never paid as much attention to them in the past as I should have.

[Lancs Harp]

Im not very pro Commonwealth games so apologise to those that are into it my issue is the BBC and generally i think many Hibs fans have a persecation complex when it comes to the media but the BBC coverage is a bit sickly for my taste. For example on the opening day it was BBC news at 10 main story. Itv didnt even list it in their top 10. Bit politcal so apolgies from me but i find the commonwealth games politically not comfortable. Just my opinion.

[ekhibee]

I see Peaty got beat in the 100 metres breaststroke in the swimming, first time since 2014 apparently. Didn't even get a medal.

[Lancs Harp]

I see Peaty got beat in the 100 metres breaststroke in the swimming, first time since 2014 apparently. Didn't even get a medal.

He was coming back from injury and a bit undercooked. He could have easily pulled out but chose to give it ago. Fair play in my book.

[ekhibee]

He was coming back from injury and a bit undercooked. He could have easily pulled out but chose to give it ago. Fair play in my book.

There was a girl racing about 2 hours before him who'd had her leg amputated about 6 months ago and still won the Gold, what's his excuse?

[He's here!]

He was coming back from injury and a bit undercooked. He could have easily pulled out but chose to give it ago. Fair play in my book.

Yeh, don't think he was fully recovered from the broken foot which kept him out the World Championships so as you say fair play for giving it a go. Very gracious in defeat too.

[He's here!]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62385608

Well done to Duncan Scott.

[Hiber-nation]

Brilliant day for Scotland, what a run by Eilish McColgan, you don't see Scots beating Kenyans in a sprint finish very often! And another gold for Duncan Scott.

[LewysGot2]

Oh my. That 10,000m final was something else. Outstanding stuff.

[marinello59]

Brilliant day for Scotland, what a run by Eilish McColgan, you don't see Scots beating Kenyans in a sprint finish very often! And another gold for Duncan Scott.

A 63 second last lap from McColgan. The guts and self belief on show during the final 200 metres was truly inspirational.

[LewysGot2]

Good day for Norn Irn too. Danny Boy getting an airing more than once and gold in the pool for the first time

[Pretty Boy]

Brilliant day for Scotland, what a run by Eilish McColgan, you don't see Scots beating Kenyans in a sprint finish very often! And another gold for Duncan Scott.

I'm very excited to see her evolve into a marathon runner.

A couple of coaches I follow on social media think she is a bit 'bouncy' for the marathon but I'm not convinced. Her half times mark her out as potentially elite. Paula Radcliffe's British record may be out of her reach but very low 2.20s look possible which would both qualify her for the Olympics and beat her mum. Not long to wait to find out how she takes to it as she is running London this year.

[He's here!]

Brilliant day for Scotland, what a run by Eilish McColgan, you don't see Scots beating Kenyans in a sprint finish very often! And another gold for Duncan Scott.

Terrific stuff. Surprised there's been relatively little interest in the Games on here. I know the opposition is limited compared to an Olympics but there have been some top notch displays from the Scots involved.

[He's here!]

I see Peaty got beat in the 100 metres breaststroke in the swimming, first time since 2014 apparently. Didn't even get a medal.

Well done to him bouncing back to win a gold yesterday and complete his set of Commonwealth winners' medals.

[Stairway 2 7]

Was surprised Australia's swimmers didn't appear at the world championships instead choosing the commonwealths

[cabbageandribs1875]

gaun Eilish Commonwealth Games: Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Eilish McColgan claim golds - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/62402451)

[RIP]

The old bowling wifies are my personal favourites.

You’re only as old as you feel said the 72 year old Gold medalist.

😀

[Stairway 2 7]

Impressed by how good a reaction the Scottish athletes get when there name is read out, even from those waving St George's. Mccolgan got probably the loudest cheers of the tournament so far

[davy67 +]

Cracking performance in the men's singles bowls from Scotland's Iain Maclean 21-4 victory to qualify for the semi finals

[DaveF]

Not commonwealth games related but a funny story from the u20 championships where an Italian decathlete ended up last in the 400m due to his decision to run without any underwear and having his tadger fall out from his shorts during the race. He was constantly having to adjust and after a promising start, his multi tasking was too much and he ended up last.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Laura muir gets bronze in the 800m in a photo finish for 3rd

[LewysGot2]

Kiplimo of Uganda gets a 5K and 10K gold double

[grunt]

Laura muir gets bronze in the 800m in a photo finish for 3rd
Fantastic effort from Laura Muir.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Fantastic effort from Laura Muir.


runs tonight again, tipped for gold



a couple of golds already today(Boxing x2) and a few medals guaranteed later


already most successful outside glasgow


Gold= 11
Silver= 10
Bronze= 25

another Gold in the boxing, Sean Lazzerini beating taylor bevan of wales in the light heavyweight final, just saw clips of him putting his finger to his lips and directing it at some in the audience after the result

[davy67 +]

Fabulous race from Laura Muir , she was a class apart , and an excellent silver for Eilish McColgan , 12 golds so far for Scotland. 48 medals altogether is a great achievement

[LewysGot2]

The European Championships coming up next - hopefully more medals coming

[cabbageandribs1875]

49 medals and looks like one chance for a medal tomorrow in the Diving for a nice round 50

[mayo hibee]

The State of Victoria has pulled out of hosting in 2026. Scotland looking at taking on the event as part of a multi-location games, probably reusing venues from 2014.

Possibly the end is coming now for this event. I can't imagine many people beyond competitors and their families/friends travel to the games, tickets are likely mostly bought by locals, which means limited economic benefit in return for a significant outlay to host.

It's a shame for Scotland because for many competitors it's their only opportunity to compete for Scotland in an international event. But it doesn't seem like the level of interest is there anymore to keep it going long term. Maybe Sunak will try to get it to somewhere in England to try to appeal to empire loving Tories down there by "saving" the games.

[He's here!]

The State of Victoria has pulled out of hosting in 2026. Scotland looking at taking on the event as part of a multi-location games, probably reusing venues from 2014.

Possibly the end is coming now for this event. I can't imagine many people beyond competitors and their families/friends travel to the games, tickets are likely mostly bought by locals, which means limited economic benefit in return for a significant outlay to host.

It's a shame for Scotland because for many competitors it's their only opportunity to compete for Scotland in an international event. But it doesn't seem like the level of interest is there anymore to keep it going long term. Maybe Sunak will try to get it to somewhere in England to try to appeal to empire loving Tories down there by "saving" the games.

https://www.birmingham2022.com/news/2775571/birmingham-2022-gives-nation-a-cause-for-celebration#:~:text=A%20record%201.5%20million%20s pectators,the%20same%20period%20in%202021.

The stats from last year's Games in Birmingham indicate they retain considerable appeal.

[mayo hibee]

Maybe Sunak will try to get it to somewhere in England to try to appeal to empire loving Tories down there by "saving" the games.

Well that literally took one day for the Tories to start using it for a bit of posturing.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-66242529.amp

Although it would be quite fitting to see the Commonwealth/Empire Games reduced to being held in England only, more or less like the empire itself.

[Pretty Boy]

Alberta pulls out of bidding to host in 2030 which means as it stands there is no host for 2026 and no one bidding to host in 2030. Add to that the games have only been hosted outside the UK or Australia once this century (India) and only 3 times outside the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada in their entire history (India, Jamaica and Malaysia) and I think it's safe to say the Commonwealth Games are coming to an end.

A shame in some ways as I know a lot of UK and Channel Islands athletes enjoyed and were proud of competing wearing a Scotland, England etc vest. It just feels a bit dated though, the prestige just isn't there for the truly elite athletes and the financial benefits for a host city and country just aren't comparable to the Olympics, World Cup and so on. The TV revenues are limited, corporate sponsorship is limited and the risks outweigh the benefits.

It will be interesting to see if anything else takes the space on the calendar. I doubt it as a lot of top athletes just skipped the games altogether and enjoyed the rest period as it was a non Olympic and non World Championships year.

[He's here!]

Alberta pulls out of bidding to host in 2030 which means as it stands there is no host for 2026 and no one bidding to host in 2030. Add to that the games have only been hosted outside the UK or Australia once this century (India) and only 3 times outside the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada in their entire history (India, Jamaica and Malaysia) and I think it's safe to say the Commonwealth Games are coming to an end.

A shame in some ways as I know a lot of UK and Channel Islands athletes enjoyed and were proud of competing wearing a Scotland, England etc vest. It just feels a bit dated though, the prestige just isn't there for the truly elite athletes and the financial benefits for a host city and country just aren't comparable to the Olympics, World Cup and so on. The TV revenues are limited, corporate sponsorship is limited and the risks outweigh the benefits.

It will be interesting to see if anything else takes the space on the calendar. I doubt it as a lot of top athletes just skipped the games altogether and enjoyed the rest period as it was a non Olympic and non World Championships year.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/commonwealth-games/66255262

Gold Coast set to step in for 2026.

I like the Games. Glasgow was great and Birmingham was one of the best ever.

[mayo hibee]

Alberta pulls out of bidding to host in 2030 which means as it stands there is no host for 2026 and no one bidding to host in 2030. Add to that the games have only been hosted outside the UK or Australia once this century (India) and only 3 times outside the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada in their entire history (India, Jamaica and Malaysia) and I think it's safe to say the Commonwealth Games are coming to an end.

A shame in some ways as I know a lot of UK and Channel Islands athletes enjoyed and were proud of competing wearing a Scotland, England etc vest. It just feels a bit dated though, the prestige just isn't there for the truly elite athletes and the financial benefits for a host city and country just aren't comparable to the Olympics, World Cup and so on. The TV revenues are limited, corporate sponsorship is limited and the risks outweigh the benefits.

It will be interesting to see if anything else takes the space on the calendar. I doubt it as a lot of top athletes just skipped the games altogether and enjoyed the rest period as it was a non Olympic and non World Championships year.

In athletics the European Championships fall the same year as the Commonwealths and are already seen as a bigger event by the top athletes in most cases. If the Commonwealths fell away it wouldn't make much difference to the athletics calendar anyway.

I think they'll cobble together something for 2026 to save face. After that it will probably come down to whether the UK government of the day (probably Labour at that point) feels that the "soft power" benefit of the games is significant enough to warrant them paying hundreds of millions to keep them going.

Outside of Britain the Commonwealth in general is dying a death all over the English speaking world so they might chuck the money at the games to keep the whole thing alive. But it will probably only be held in UK cities after 2026, if it survives at all.

[Lancs Harp]

In athletics the European Championships fall the same year as the Commonwealths and are already seen as a bigger event by the top athletes in most cases. If the Commonwealths fell away it wouldn't make much difference to the athletics calendar anyway.

I think they'll cobble together something for 2026 to save face. After that it will probably come down to whether the UK government of the day (probably Labour at that point) feels that the "soft power" benefit of the games is significant enough to warrant them paying hundreds of millions to keep them going.

Outside of Britain the Commonwealth in general is dying a death all over the English speaking world so they might chuck the money at the games to keep the whole thing alive. But it will probably only be held in UK cities after 2026, if it survives at all.

Just outside of Britain? I dont know a single person who would careless if it disappeared tomorrow.

[mayo hibee]

Well, without getting too political on the sports forum, the fact that Britain remains a single country suggests the principle of the Commonwealth is still holding firm on the island!