Indian Sports Highlights, September 16: Glasgow likely to host CWG 2026; Sakshi announces Wrestling Champions Super League

Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow is the frontrunner to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Scottish city has submitted a formal bid to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and is considered the favorite to win the hosting rights.

Glasgow has a strong track record of hosting major sporting events, including the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The city has also hosted the UEFA Champions League final and the Ryder Cup.

The CGF is expected to make a decision on the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the coming months.

Wrestling Champions Super League

Olympic medalist Sakshi Malik has announced the launch of the Wrestling Champions Super League (WCSL).

The WCSL is a new professional wrestling league that will feature some of the top wrestlers in the world.

The league will be sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and will be held in six cities across India.

The WCSL is expected to launch in 2023.