Overnight, the Commonwealth Games Federation officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with competition set to take place in the Scottish city from 23 July to 2 August.
Glasgow 2026 will feature a 10-sport programme concentrated across four venues and will not include Shooting.
Talking to the process following the Victorian Government’s withdrawal to host the 2026 Games, Shooting Australia’s Chief Executive Officer Adam Sachs says, “We appreciate the opportunity to work closely with the Commonwealth Games Federation, Commonwealth Games Australia, the ISSF and British Shooting, as a new host was secured. The desired outcome for Shooting to be included on the program has unfortunately not been achieved. This is disappointing considering the program for the cancelled Victorian Games was exciting and brought format and cost innovations.
“Through conversations with key stakeholders, we remain optimistic that shooting can return to the program in future editions of the Commonwealth Games.”
With the Commonwealth Games considered a pathways and performance opportunity for developing athletes, Sachs says, “Shooting Australia will continue to focus on providing development and competition opportunities for our athletes, with a focus on performance at pinnacle and benchmark events. We are appreciative of the additional financial support that Commonwealth Games Australia has invested in Sports to contribute to these key areas.”
Shooting Australia extends its support to Glasgow 2026, Commonwealth Games Australia and the Australian Team, and has every confidence that the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will be a success.
