British-C Congolese sprinter, European and World Junior champion in 200m
England’s track and field team has seen a wave of withdrawals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Johnson-Thompson and Hodgkinson among those pulling out to prioritise the European Championships in Birmingham. Replacements are named; the team cites injuries and scheduling as reasons.
The Guardian reports Argentina's banner during the World Cup semi-final has reignited a long-standing sovereignty dispute with the UK over the Falkland Islands. England's team remains focused on competition as athletes withdraw from Team England's athletics squad ahead of upcoming European events.