British gymnast; Olympic champion and record holder on pommel horse
Dame Sarah Storey has opted to retire from elite competition to focus on developing Para-sport in Britain, saying the sport has stalled since London 2012 and needs momentum. The 19-time Paralympic champion will no longer chase a 10th Games, aiming to influence change off the bike after three-and-a-half decades at the top.
The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have opened under a tightened format after Victoria dropped out. About 3,000 athletes from 74 nations compete across 10 sports at four venues, with opening ceremonies staged at the OVO Hydro and a reduced schedule, while broadcasters outline rights and streaming options.
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.
Gabriel Langton has fallen headfirst from the high bar during the Commonwealth Games team final. He has received medical treatment and is being monitored; England remains silver behind Canada as the competition resumes. Updates show Langton is conscious and in good spirits, with teammates reaffirming support.
The Guardian, Independent, BBC and BBC Sport report that Gabriel Langton has avoided life-changing injuries after a horror fall on the high bars during the Commonwealth Games. He spent time in hospital but has been discharged with bruising and neck soreness and will begin rehab as England won silver in the team event.