Athletics, swimming to be only compulsory sports at CG

Athletics and swimming will be the only compulsory sports at future Commonwealth Games (CG) in a move to give hosts greater flexibility and attract new audiences. The “2026/30 Strategic Roadmap” approved by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Monday recommends an optimum number of about 15 sports from 2026. Sports that have been optional in the past such as Twenty20 cricket and 3v3 basketball have now been moved onto a 22-strong list of core sports. Bidders will also be able to propose the inclusion of sports of cultural relevance such as lacrosse and wall climbing.