Day four sees athletics, swimming, and gymnastics events at Commonwealth Games

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Day four sees athletics, swimming, and gymnastics events at Commonwealth Games
Summary

On July 28, the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow features the first day of athletics and para athletics, alongside swimming and gymnastics competitions. With 27 gold medals available today, the focus includes the men’s 50m breaststroke final where Adam Ramsay-Peaty will compete. The men's weightlifting 71kg event is also set to award medals. Competitors in various sports vie for positions in this multiday event, creating competitive excitement among athletes and spectators.

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  • 27 gold medals are available today
  • Athletics and para athletics start competition today
  • Men's 50m breaststroke final features Adam Ramsay-Peaty
  • Men's weightlifting 71kg event offers medals
  • Sporting events are ongoing in Glasgow
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Live updates from Monday’s action around Glasgow Latest medal table | Follow us on TikTok | Mail Taha Here we go again, with 27 gold medals to be won today. It’s the start of athletics and para athletics at these Games, and there’ll be plenty of focus on the pool with the 50m men’s breaststroke final as Adam Ramsay-Peaty tries to execute his “battle plan”. The first thing we’ll turn to is the men’s weightlifting, with medals up for grabs in the 71kg event. There’s plenty to get stuck into, and I’ll need all the help I can get – drop me a line with your thoughts, hopes, dreams, wishes, whatever you fancy. Continue reading...

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Follow updates from Tuesday’s action around Glasgow Latest medal table | Sprinter slams no-shows | Mail Will Bowls: There was a tie-break required in the Para Mixed Pairs B2-B3 bowls final after drawing 9-9. It was dramatic stuff but Scotland took the honours thanks to an aggressive final ball from Robert Barr of the host nation, leaving England to accept silver. Welcome to today’s coverage of the Commonwealth Games, which will offer up the usual smorgasbord of events. From the track to the bowling green, there is something for everyone in Glasgow at the moment. Continue reading...

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