In a major blow to India’s prospects, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which unveiled a trimmed roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly
The reaction came in the wake of Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra's "low standard" remark.
Others to be elected included as many as three CGF vice presidents. Kereyn Smith from New Zealand, Chris Jenkins from Wales and Bruce Robertson from Canada were given the honours.
This will be the first time since 1974 that the discipline of shooting will not be part of the Commonwealth Games and second time since shooting was introduced in the event in 1966.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games will now witness as many as eight teams compete for the gold medal in Women’s T20 Cricket competition.
The President’s statement comes after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had said that it could boycott from the Commonwealth Games.
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said in June that the government won't be able to interfere in the matter but it would explore diplomatic channels to get shooting included.
"They (Commonwealth Federation) are catering to their public, as in what their public would like to go and see on the venue or on television. Shooting still doesn't attract much spectators, so that is why they have included cricket," said Heena.
