Commonwealth Games athletes do not receive prize money

Approximately 3,000 athletes are participating in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where 74 nations are competing in 10 sports. There is no prize money for athletes, regardless of participation or medal wins. Funding for athletes is provided by individual nations and their respective governing bodies, with examples from Team Scotland indicating varying support levels for athletes. The competition serves as a platform to potentially improve athletes' rankings and raise their profiles for future sponsorship opportunities.

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