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Sport Min Mandaviya Meets Scotland's First Minister John Swinney Ahead Of CWG 2026 In Glasgow

Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya met with the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, at an official reception in Glasgow ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games 2026, expressing optimism for both the upcoming Games in Scotland and Indias host role for the centennial edition in 2030. During his visit to the Scottish city, Mandaviya praised the local host team for their warm hospitality as preparations finalise for the quadrennial multi-sport event. Attended the reception hosted by the First Minister of Scotland, Mr. John Swinney. Grateful for the warm welcome by the team hosting the CWG 2026 in the beautiful city of Glasgow, Mandaviya shared in a post on X. The 10 sports being showcased at Glasgow 2026 are set feature top global talent, including multiple Olympic and Paralympic champions, as well as reigning Commonwealth gold medallists, competing across the 11-day quadrennial event. The sports minister also met with the president of Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare and discussed the 100th anniversary of the Games, which will be held in India in 2030. Also had the pleasure of meeting the president of Commonwealth Sport, Donald Rukare. There is a lot of excitement in the Commonwealth community for the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games being hosted by India in 2030, he added. The sports minister also met with the president of Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare and discussed the 100th anniversary of the Games, which will be held in India in 2030. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Around 15-17 sports will be featured in 2030. The sports under consideration are:Archery, Badminton, 3x3 Basketball and 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball, Beach Volleyball,CricketT20,Cycling, Diving,Hockey,Judo, Rhythmic Gymnastics,RugbySevens,Shooting, Squash, Triathlon and Para Triathlon and Wrestling. The host can also propose up to two new or traditional sports. Article Source: IANS