5 issues to not miss on Day 3 of the Games

Must-watch moments on Sunday 26 July at Glasgow 2026.

Key numbers:

• 14 golds up for grabs
• 9 in Swimming & Para Swimming
• 3 in Weightlifting
• 2 in Artistic Gymnastics

The tempo has nicely and actually picked up as we strategy the third day of video games right here at Glasgow 2026, the ambiance within the metropolis is palpable following two electrical days of the Commonwealth Games.

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A complete of 23 gold medals has been gained by Commonwealth athletes thus far, with 14 gold medals up for grabs right now.

• 9 gold medals in Swimming / Para Swimming
• 3 gold medals in Weightlifting
• 2 gold medals in Artistic Gymnastics

Click right here for the detailed schedule of precisely what is occurring and when on Sunday.

1. First-ever Women’s 1500m Freestyle Swimming occasion

The first-ever Commonwealth medals in Women’s 1500m Freestyle will likely be awarded – a brand new addition to the Games programme.

Australia’s Lani Pallister is the overwhelming favorite to take residence the gold, having additionally gained Australia’s first gold of the Games within the 400m Freestyle on Friday – considered one of six golds for the dominant Dolphins on Day 1 within the pool. 

2. Will Cameron McEvoy safe his first particular person gold?

It’s an enormous day for Australia on the Tollcross International Swimming Centre as Cameron McEvoy returns to the scene of his first Commonwealth Games success again at Glasgow 2014, when he took residence six medals together with two relay gold.

Now the 32-year-old goals to attain his first particular person Commonwealth title, within the 50m Freestyle, the self-discipline wherein he’s the reigning Olympic champion. 

3. Best Individual All-Around gymnasts revealed

The Individual All-Around champions in Artistic Gymnastics will likely be topped. In the Women’s class, Australia’s Georgia Godwin seeks to make a full-circle comeback following an damage that meant she missed Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

In the Men’s class, Canada’s Felix Dolci tops the qualification forward of seven-time Commonwealth medallist Marios Georgiou from Cyprus and native favorite Reuben Ward. 

4. The wait is over for Weightlifting followers

Weightlifting begins as India’s Mirabai Chanu and Malaysian teammates Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan and Muhamad Aznil Bin Bidin search to take residence gold of their respective classes.

Aniq Bin Kasdan has gone up a weight class since Birmingham 2022 however will likely be hoping for a repeat of his 55kg gold-medal efficiency from 4 years in the past. 

5. England v Australia’s heated Netball rivalry

England and Australia’s Netball groups have one of many greatest rivalries on the Games, following England’s final-second rating at Gold Coast 2018 that meant the Aussies needed to accept silver.

They redeemed themselves in 2022 to high the rostrum in Birmingham, a end result they’re going to be hoping to repeat in Glasgow. Their first match-up of those Games is to not be missed. 

Around the Games

Other athletes and nations to look out for right now at Glasgow 2026 embrace:

• Duken Tutakitoa Williams in Super-Heavyweight Boxing: Back in Birmingham he gained Niue’s first ever Commonwealth medal in any sport, a historic first. He gained bronze, however now he is again to win extra.

• Tapan Mohanty in Artistic Gymnastics: India’s reigning nationwide gymnastics champion, chasing the game’s first-ever senior international medal for the nation.

• Alice Tai within the Women’s S9 100m Backstroke Final: Competed within the Commonwealth Games solely 6 months after having her leg amputated, now she involves Glasgow to defend her title.

For the competitors schedule, click on right here.

For begin lists, click on right here.