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Several athletes who competed in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have not returned to their home countries after the event ended on Sunday. The athletes are from the Ugandan and Pakistani boxing teams. Some reports indicate they may be seeking asylum in the UK. Police Scotland and the Home Office are investigating. The Ugandan team boss has urged the athletes not to overstay their visas, which are valid until October. Similar incidents have occurred at previous Commonwealth Games.
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | ITV |
|---|---|---|
| The Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow starting 23 July 2026. | ||
| Glasgow stepped in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew due to rising costs. | ||
| The King's Baton Relay began its Scottish leg, with each nation having its own baton this year. | ||
| Duncan Scott, Scotland's most decorated Commonwealth athlete, carried the Scottish baton on the first leg. | ||
| Duncan Scott said he feels 'pretty spoiled' to have a second home Games and that the atmosphere will feel like the full thing despite fewer sports. | ||
| The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be smaller than the 2014 Games, featuring 10 sports over 10 days. | ||
| Athletics will be held at Scotston (11,000 capacity) rather than Hampden Park. | · | |
| The event will not cost the Scottish public purse; it is backed by the Commonwealth Games Association and compensation from Victoria. | · | |
| First Minister John Swinney said he cannot wait for the Games and that they will showcase Scotland's love of sport. | · | |
| First Minister John Swinney said the city is in a good position to host the Games. | · | |
| The opening ceremony will be more modest than in 2014. | · |
Friday 17 July 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC News | BBC One | ITV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow will host a scaled-down Commonwealth Games with 10 sports after Victoria withdrew. | · | |||
| The council said significant redevelopment work will not be finished before the Games begin. | · | · | · | |
| Bowling is included in the scaled-down programme. | · | · | ||
| The Games will be held in four venues within an eight-mile corridor. | · | · | · | |
| Sir Chris Hoy is a two-time Commonwealth Games champion. | · | · | ||
| Sir Chris Hoy said negative stories are common before major events and will be forgotten once competition begins. | · | · | ||
| Sir Chris Hoy was inspired to take up cycling after watching the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. | · | · | ||
| Sir Chris Hoy is recovering from a leg break sustained while mountain biking. | · | · | · | |
| Dame Laura Kenny, Team England president, said the Commonwealth Games were a huge target for her. | · | · | · | |
| Lily Nairne from Weston-Super-Mare is a judo athlete for Team England, and her brother is also on the team. | · | · | · | |
| Police dispersal zones have been set up in Glasgow due to anti-social behaviour. | · | · | ||
| A business owner said road closures from regeneration work have hurt their business and threatened its longevity. | · | · | ||
| Volunteers are tackling litter in the city centre. | · | · | ||
| Mixed feelings were reported among people on Glasgow Green about the games returning. | · | · | ||
| The opening ceremony will be broadcast on Channel 5 at 8 p.m. next Thursday. | · | · | · | |
| Channel 5 will show highlights of the games every night. | · | · | · | |
| Eight competitors from the West Country are taking part in the Commonwealth Games. | · | · | · | |
| Lily Nairne finished fifth in the previous Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. | · | · | · | |
| Sir Chris Hoy said he is confident the Glasgow Games will be a success. | · | · | · |
Thursday 23 July 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC News | BBC One | Channel 4 | ITV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow will host a scaled-down Commonwealth Games with 10 sports after Victoria withdrew. | |||||
| The council said significant redevelopment work will not be finished before the Games begin. | · | · | · | · | |
| Police dispersal zones have been set up in Glasgow due to anti-social behaviour. | · | · | · | · | |
| Sir Chris Hoy said he is confident the Glasgow Games will be a success. | · | · | · | · | |
| Glasgow is the third city to host the Commonwealth Games twice. | · | · | · | · | |
| The Games cost 160 million pounds, a 60 percent reduction from Victoria's projected cost. | · | · | · | · | |
| The opening ceremony is taking place at the Hydro with the king and queen in attendance. | · | ||||
| There are more para sport events than ever before at these games. | · | · | · | · | |
| Sports such as hockey, badminton, and rugby sevens are absent from the program. | · | · | · | · | |
| Athletes Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith have pulled out of the games. | · | · | · | ||
| Scottish runner Josh Kerr broke the world record in the men's mile shortly before the games. | · | · | · | ||
| Public opinion in Glasgow about hosting the games is mixed. | · | · | · | · | |
| Venues from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games are being reused. | · | · | · | · | |
| Tickets for the games are still available. | · | · | · | ||
| More than 200 gold medals are up for grabs. | · | · | · | · | |
| Para sports are contributing to the overall medal table for the first time at these Games. | · | · | · | · | |
| The next Commonwealth Games in four years time will be held in India. | · | · | · | · | |
| Black mourning ribbons are being attached to the flags of competing countries where same-sex relationships are criminalised. | · | · | · | · | |
| 3x3 basketball is included in the Games. | · | · | · | · | |
| Josh Kerr is aiming for a Commonwealth Games gold medal. | · | · | · | · | |
| Organisers describe the Games as reimagined, not scaled-down. | · | · | · | · | |
| The King used his speech to advocate for cleaner oceans and waterways. | · | · | · | · |
Friday 24 July 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC News | BBC One | BBC Two | Channel 4 | ITV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow will host a scaled-down Commonwealth Games with 10 sports after Victoria withdrew. | · | |||||
| Police dispersal zones have been set up in Glasgow due to anti-social behaviour. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Eight competitors from the West Country are taking part in the Commonwealth Games. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Andy Burnham will attend the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow and discuss good growth in every postcode. | · | · | · | · | ||
| The Games cost 160 million pounds, a 60 percent reduction from Victoria's projected cost. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| The opening ceremony is taking place at the Hydro with the king and queen in attendance. | · | · | · | |||
| Athletes Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith have pulled out of the games. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Scottish runner Josh Kerr broke the world record in the men's mile shortly before the games. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| More than 200 gold medals are up for grabs. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Para sports are contributing to the overall medal table for the first time at these Games. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Black mourning ribbons are being attached to the flags of competing countries where same-sex relationships are criminalised. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Sir Chris Hoy said negative stories are forgotten once competition begins. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Sarah Adlington was one of Scotland's flag bearers at the opening ceremony. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Venues from the 2014 Glasgow Games are being reused. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| The opening ceremony featured the TARDIS and the Loch Ness Monster. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| 3x3 basketball is included in the Games. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Josh Kerr is aiming for a Commonwealth Games gold medal. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Organisers describe the Games as reimagined, not scaled-down. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| The Games are scheduled to last 10 or 11 days. | · | · | · | · | ||
| The King used his speech to advocate for cleaner oceans and waterways. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| The bowls and para-sports are already underway. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Duncan Scott won Scotland's first gold at the Commonwealth Games, setting a Games record. | · | · | · | · | ||
| Mark Swan won the first gold of the Commonwealth Games in para powerlifting. | · | · | · | · | ||
| England's gymnastics team won silver behind Canada, and Gabriel Langton had a bad fall. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| Tom Dean of England won bronze in the men's 200m individual medley. | · | · | · | · | · | |
| The Games feature 10 sports and around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations. | · | · | · | · | · |
Saturday 25 July 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC One | Channel 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Peaty, now known as Adam Ramsey Peaty after his marriage, is competing in the 100m breaststroke and is a major star of the Games. | · | · | |
| 18-year-old Philip Navaki is aiming to become Jersey's first Commonwealth champion in 36 years. | · | · | |
| England's Gabriel Langton suffered a fall in the men's gymnastics final and was taken to hospital, but is moving and speaking. | · | · | |
| Adam Peaty advanced to the 100m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games. | · | ||
| Peaty faces opposition from Philip Navaki (or Novacki) of Jersey. | · | ||
| England beat Northern Ireland 83-34 in netball. | · | ||
| Eleanor Cardwell scored 35 of 37 shots in netball. | · | · | |
| Sean McCann qualified for the 400m freestyle swimming final at the Commonwealth Games. | · | · | |
| Sean McCann is the brother of Madeleine McCann, aged 20, with twin sister Amelie. | · | · | |
| Sean McCann was two years old when Madeleine disappeared in 2007. | · | · | |
| Australia leads the medal table. | · | · | |
| The Tour de France final stage has been shortened due to wildfires. | · | ||
| Anthony Joshua is preparing for his first fight since a car crash that killed two friends. | · | · | |
| Adam Peaty finished second in the 100m breaststroke final behind Sam Williamson. | · | · | |
| Anthony Joshua knocked out Christian Prenga in the second round after being knocked down twice. | · | · | |
| Ruben Ward won the gold medal in the men's gymnastics all-around at the Commonwealth Games. | · | · | |
| Ward's parents took him to the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow when he was nine years old. | · | · |
Tuesday 28 July 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC One |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Peaty, now known as Adam Ramsey Peaty after his marriage, is competing in the 100m breaststroke and is a major star of the Games. | · | |
| England's Gabriel Langton suffered a fall in the men's gymnastics final and was taken to hospital, but is moving and speaking. | · | |
| England beat Northern Ireland 83-34 in netball. | · | |
| Adam Peaty won bronze in the 50m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games. | ||
| Adam Peaty expressed disappointment, saying he is working too hard and results are not matching effort. | · | |
| Adam Peaty aims to compete at the LA Olympics in 2028. | ||
| Adam Peaty has been open about his mental health challenges. | · | |
| Archie Goodburn, who has an inoperable brain tumour, is advocating for a national brain cancer lead. | · | |
| Duncan Scott won gold for Scotland in swimming. | · | |
| Reuben Ward impressed in gymnastics. | · | |
| Mark Swan won para-lifting gold for England in the men's lightweight category. | · |
Friday 31 July 2026
| Claim | BBC One | ITV |
|---|---|---|
| Shantay Amankwa won two bronze medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. | · | |
| Will Salter made his Commonwealth Games debut representing Wales. | · | |
| Will Salter developed a blood clot on the brain in late 2024 and spent two weeks in hospital. | · | |
| Evan Walsh helped England reach the basketball final and is guaranteed a Commonwealth medal. | · | |
| Shantay Amankwa won a bronze medal in gymnastics with a personal best floor routine. | · | |
| Shantay Amankwa's family missed her medal ceremony because they had booked return tickets for the day before. | · | |
| Tatum Keen won a bronze medal in the women's under 52kg judo category. | · | |
| Lele Nairns lost her judo semi-final and will compete in a bronze medal contest. | · | |
| Ruby White is in the semi-finals of the women's under 51kg boxing category and has been unbeaten since starting boxing at age eight. | · | |
| Melanie Woods won gold in the 1500m T54 wheelchair race after a re-run, setting a Commonwealth Games record. | · | |
| Georgia Hunter Bell won gold in the women's 800m for England. | · | |
| Anna Morris of Wales won gold in the women's 4000m individual pursuit. | · | |
| Emma Finnegan of Wales won gold in the women's sprint race. | · | |
| Olivia Breen, Wales team captain, won gold in the women's T38 long jump. | · | |
| Jake Mitchell won silver in the men's 400m hurdles. | · | |
| Emily Newnham won silver in the women's 400m hurdles. | · | |
| Anna Morris was initially awarded silver in the 10,000m scratch race but was later downgraded to fifth for obstructing another rider. | · |
Saturday 1 August 2026
| Claim | BBC One | ITV |
|---|---|---|
| England lost to New Zealand 61-54 in the netball semi-final and will compete for bronze. | · | |
| Jamaica defeated Australia in the netball semi-final, sending Australia to the bronze medal match. | · | |
| Sasha Hickey won gold in the 65kg boxing category. | ||
| John McConnell won gold in the men's 70kg boxing final. | · | |
| England's Patrice Mughalzai and Isaac Ocho won gold in boxing. | · | |
| Ruby White lost to India's Sakshi in a boxing gold medal match. | · | |
| Nathan Maguire and Daniel Sidbury won gold and silver in the men's 1500m T54 wheelchair race. | · | |
| Anna Morris won gold in the women's 25km scratch race. | · | |
| Emma Finucane won her third gold medal of the Games in the 1000m time trial. | · | |
| Anna Morris and Jess Roberts won gold and silver in the women's points race. | · | |
| Neil Fachie and Aaron Pope won gold in the men's tandem cycling final after a crash and rerun. | · | |
| The Prince and Princess of Wales and Prince George attended Commonwealth Games events. | · | |
| The men's mile final featuring Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman was scheduled for later that day. | · | |
| Josh Kerr won the men's mile at the Commonwealth Games. |
Sunday 2 August 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC One | ITV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Finucane won her third gold medal of the Games in the 1000m time trial. | · | · | |
| Emma Finucane won her fourth gold medal in the Keirin. | |||
| England lost the netball bronze medal match 68-50 to Australia. | · | · | |
| Northern Ireland won the men's pairs bowls gold medal. | · | · | |
| The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow concluded on August 2, 2026. | · | ||
| Glasgow stepped in as host after Australia withdrew due to cost. | · | ||
| More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories competed in 10 sports during the 10-day games. | · | · | |
| Josh Kerr won gold for Scotland in the 1500 meters on home soil. | · | · | |
| New Zealand beat Jamaica 48-56 to win netball gold. | · | · | |
| Emma Reid won judo gold for England in the 78-kilogram division. | · | ||
| Australia finished top of the medals table, with England second. | · | ||
| Scotland's Finn Graham won silver in the 3000-metre individual pursuit, beaten by England's Matthew Robertson. | · | · | |
| The games were a slimmed-down version with half the number of sports compared to 2022 and a fraction of the cost. | · | · | |
| The Commonwealth Games Federation needs to consider the future model, possibly a regional approach or a stripped-down program. | · | · | |
| Emma Finucane became the most successful Welshwoman in Commonwealth Games history. | · | · | |
| Simple Minds performed at the closing ceremony. | · | · | |
| The Commonwealth Games were not broadcast on free-to-air television in England. | · | · | |
| Ahmedabad, India, will host the next Commonwealth Games in 2030. | · | ||
| Kadeena Cox won a silver medal in cycling. | · | · | |
| Josh Kerr broke a mile world record. | · | · | |
| Emily Campbell broke a Games record in weightlifting. | · | · |
Monday 3 August 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC One | ITV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia finished top of the medals table, with England second. | · | ||
| The games were a slimmed-down version with half the number of sports compared to 2022 and a fraction of the cost. | · | · | |
| Emma Finucane became the most successful Welshwoman in Commonwealth Games history. | |||
| Simple Minds performed at the closing ceremony. | · | · | |
| The Commonwealth Games were not broadcast on free-to-air television in England. | · | · | |
| Glasgow agreed to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after the original host withdrew. | · | · | |
| India wants to host the 2036 Olympics, but this does not guarantee the next Commonwealth Games. | · | · | |
| Organisers expressed concerns about the long-term future of the Commonwealth Games. | · | · | |
| Ahmedabad, India, will host the next Commonwealth Games in 2030. | · | ||
| The flag of the Games was lowered at the closing ceremony. | · | · | |
| Kadeena Cox won a silver medal in cycling. | · | · | |
| Kadeena Cox has multiple sclerosis and experienced a migraine before her race. | · | · | |
| Josh Kerr won a gold medal in the 3,000 metres for Scotland. | · | · | |
| Josh Kerr broke a mile world record. | · | · | |
| Georgia Hunter-Bell won a gold medal in a middle-distance event. | · | · | |
| Emily Campbell broke a Games record in weightlifting. | · | · | |
| Sophie Hahn and Thomas Young won gold medals with Games records in para-sport events. | · | · |
Wednesday 5 August 2026
| Claim | Channel 5 | BBC News | BBC One |
|---|---|---|---|
| Several Commonwealth Games athletes, including boxers from Uganda and Pakistan, have not returned to their home countries; some reports suggest they may seek asylum in the UK. | |||
| Police Scotland were aware of the situation and working with the Home Office. | · | · | |
| Commonwealth Sports stated that athletes' visas require them to leave within a set time and vacate accommodation two days after the Games. | · | · | |
| The Ugandan team boss said the athletes' visas last until October and urged them not to overstay. | · | · | |
| Similar incidents of missing athletes occurred at previous Commonwealth Games, including Glasgow 2014. | · | · | |
| The Ugandan Ministry of Sport and Education was preparing an official statement. | · | · |
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| Date | Channel 5 | BBC News | BBC One | BBC Two | Channel 4 | GB News | ITV | Sky News |
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| Monday 10 August 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3m 36s 3.5% | — |
| Wednesday 5 August 2026 | 2m 44s 10.0% | 18s 0.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Monday 3 August 2026 | 4m 38s 12.2% | — | 2m 46s 2.8% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunday 2 August 2026 | 24s 17.8% | — | 11m 6s 12.7% | — | — | — | 3m 54s 14.2% | — |
| Saturday 1 August 2026 | 29s 22.5% | — | 6m 4s 18.3% | — | — | — | 3m 24s 15.9% | — |
| Friday 31 July 2026 | — | — | 5m 42s 5.4% | — | — | — | 1m 2s 1.6% | — |
| Thursday 30 July 2026 | — | — | 3m 35s 5.6% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tuesday 28 July 2026 | 8m 20.2% | — | 1m 27s 2.5% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunday 26 July 2026 | — | — | 4m 20s 4.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saturday 25 July 2026 | 27s 20.9% | — | 4m 30s 11.1% | — | 1m 37s 6.2% | — | — | — |
| Friday 24 July 2026 | 27s 38.6% | 38s 1.5% | 4m 33s 6.4% | — | — | — | 2m 26s 5.1% | — |
| Thursday 23 July 2026 | 5m 4s 14.0% | 3m 20s 3.8% | 10m 15s 10.1% | — | 6m 21s 13.1% | — | 5m 5s 7.5% | — |
| Wednesday 22 July 2026 | — | — | 3m 26s 3.4% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friday 17 July 2026 | 4m 47s 12.5% | 4m 16s 4.8% | 5m 35s 5.6% | — | — | — | 3m 44s 5.5% | — |
| Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 3m 4s 8.3% | — | — | — | — | — | 2m 3s 5.6% | — |