Golf, BMX and coastal rowing will make their debut at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Australia.
Shooting returns after dropping out for the 2022 Games in Birmingham, but wrestling and judo have been dropped from the schedule.
Games, the first to be awarded to a state or regionwill take place in several cities and will feature 22 sports and 26 disciplines.
Nine fully integrated parasports are also included.
“Victoria 2026 is also proposing to add para-sport disciplines in golf, coastal rowing and road racing (cycling) and will work with the Commonwealth Games Federation and relevant international sport federations to determine if this is possible. “the organizers said in a statement. statement.
Golf has appeared at the last two Olympic Games.
“This is a big win for golf,” said Golf Australia chief James Sutherland.
“This announcement validates the growing popularity of golf and the tremendous growth the sport has enjoyed over the past three years.”
BMX racing made its Olympic debut in Beijing in 2008 while coastal rowing, which involves boats competing in open water, is pushing to be included in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Commonwealth Games Federation Chair Dame Louise Martin said: “We are delighted to confirm the sports program for the Commonwealth Games 2026, with the additional sports offered by Victoria 2026 complementing an exciting and diverse line-up.”