Reports say hockey set to be axed from 2026 Glasgow CWG; shooting, wrestling may also be dropped

Hockey is set to be axed from 2026 Commonwealth Games as host city of Glasgow looks to cut costs, several media reports here stated but both International Hockey Federation (FIH) and Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) remained tight-lipped on matter.

Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to reports here, Glasgow Games organisers want to drop it from schedule along with net ball and ro racing to ensure a trimmed programme that would be easy on budget.

Two or major sports -- shooting and wrestling -- in which India has h medal hauls in past editions are also set to be dropped from 2026 Glasgow CWG roster, which will deal a big blow to country's hopes.

Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) h said in ir proposal that all competitions of 2026 CWG would be held in venues within an eight-mile-rius.

That will rule shooting out of sports roster as Barry Buddon centre in Dundee -- venue during 2014 CWG -- is more than 100km away from Glasgow.

Wrestling was not in roster of 2026 CWG when Australia's Victoria was to host Games before pulling out.

Wrestling's inclusion has alrey been in doubt and Glasgow Games will most likely drop sport as organisers have decided on having just 10 sports, out of which athletics/para athletics and swimming/para swimming have alrey been picked.

Scotland stepped in to save 2026 Games after Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to rising costs. schedule is due to be unveiled on Tuesday.

When reached out by PTI, International Hockey Federation (FIH) declined to comment till roster was officially out.

"In a couple of days, situation will be clear - you will get information accordingly. From our side, until re is any official communication from CGF, we are not in a position to provide you any comment," an official said.

CGF also gave a similar response.

" sports programme for 2026 Commonwealth Games will be confirmed tomorrow," re a statement from body when it was approached for a clarification on media reports.

Hockey's probable omission could also be down to fact that Games, to be held from July 23 to August 2, are being organised close to World Cup that is scheduled two weeks later from August 15 to 30 in Wavre, Belgium and Amstelveen, Nerlands.

To cut costs, Glasgow Games organisers have reduced number of sporting disciplines from 19 (in 2022 Birmingham) to 10 with only four proposed venues -- Commonwealth Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Scotstoun Stium (rugby and squash facilities), Tollcross International Swimming Centre and Scottish Events Campus.

None of se venues have a hockey turf.

Hockey's exclusion from Games would be a major blow for India as ir men's team is a three-time silver-winner and two-time bronze-medallist in sport. women have won three medals, including a gold in 2000 edition.

biggest hit would be to Australia, which has won men's gold for a record seven times and women's top honours in four editions.

Since athletics and swimming have been alrey approved, Glasgow organisers will pick eight of remaining core sports to make number of sports up to 10.

remaining core sports are: ro cycling, artistic gymnastics, lawn bowls, table tennis, triathlon, freestyle wrestling, bminton, boxing, judo, netball, rugby sevens, squash and weightlifting.

Out of se, organisers have confirmed that re would be no ro cycling event as re will be no ro-based events. Triathlon (consisting of swimming, cycling and running) is also expected to be dropped.