Australia's Dominance Masks Bigger Issues at the Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games have long struggled to find their place in the international sporting calendar.
As the 2026 edition comes to a close in Glasgow, one thing is clear: Australia has asserted its dominance once again, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of issues threatening the event's foundations.
Petria Thomas, Australian Chef de Mission and nine time Commonwealth gold medalist, praises the Glasgow Games for providing a crucial platform for athlete development.