'Feels Like Conspiracy': BAI Chief Denounces Badminton's Omission From 2026 Commonwealth Games

upcoming Commonwealth Games became a huge controversy before it could even start, as 2026 edition would not feature some of event's tritional games. qurennial event is set to become a ten-sport event after premier sports like bminton, hockey, and shooting have been eliminated from event in an attempt to save costs. India has a stronghold in all removed sporting events. removal of tritional games has caused a lot of unrest and dissatisfaction across sporting base.

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BAI Secretary Slams Bminton's Exclusion From 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow  

After bminton was excluded from 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Bminton Association of India Secretary Sanjay Mishra alleged that it is a conspiracy to sideline country's sporting potential.

“It’s shocking and a huge setback for Indian sports, with nearly 40 medals at risk from dropped events. This isn’t just a loss for sports and sportspersons; it feels like a conspiracy to sideline India’s rising sporting potential in region.

“ Bminton Association of India stands firmly in protest and will be reaching out to all relevant authorities at Commonwealth and BWF, as well as highest levels of government in country, to vocate for future of Indian sports,”  BAI Secretary said.

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2026 Commonwealth Games has been a subject of debate as increased costs of hosting event led to Australian city Victoria pulling out of hosting honours. While Scotland came in for save, y decided to cut costs by slashing out some of premier games. CWG Games will take place from July 23 to August 02, 2026, and it will return to Glasgow after 12 years.

With removal of some tritional sports, 2026 Glasgow Games will now have following games.

• Athletics and Para Athletics
• Track and Field
• Swimming and Para Swimming
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling
• Netball
• Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting
• Boxing
• Judo
• Bowls and Para Bowls
• 3×3 Basketball and 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball