The XXIII Commonwealth Games officially begin today, July 23
Glasgow proudly hosts the Games for the second time, adding to Scotland's rich hosting history
Pakistan enter the Games with a proud heritage since 1954, boasting 82 overall medals led by its powerhouse wrestling tradition
The XXIII Commonwealth Games officially kick off on July 23, launching a high-octane 10-day festival of global sport centered at the OVO Hydro, where thousands of athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete. Scotland's dynamic largest city serves as the proud host once again, marking Glasgow's second time staging the event following its stellar 2014 edition and continuing the nation's proud multi-sport history after Edinburgh's past turn in 1970 and 1986.
Pakistan boasts a proud and storied history in the Commonwealth Games since making its debut at the 1954 Vancouver Games. Over the decades, Pakistani athletes have left an indelible mark on the global stage, accumulating 82 medals overall, including 27 golds. Historically, wrestling has been the nation's powerhouse discipline, yielding a massive share of their gold medals and ranking Pakistan among the elite wrestling nations in Commonwealth history.
Pakistan's Decent Campaign At Birmingham 2022
Pakistan finished 18th in the medal table at Birmingham 2022, winning 8 medals in total- 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.
The standout performance came from the Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem who won gold in the men’s javelin throw with a Games-record effort of 90.18 meters.
Weightlifter Muhammad Nooh Dastgir Butt claimed Pakistan’s other gold medal in the men’s +109kg category, also setting a Games record.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Live Streaming Info In Pakistan
Live broadcast arrangements for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have not been secured by major Pakistani television networks such as A Sports or PTV.
However, with the subcontinental media rights held by Sony Pictures Networks, fans can watch the Games through the Sony LIV app and website, subject to a subscription.
Viewers should check Sony LIV’s official platform and local listings closer to the Games for the latest availability, coverage schedule and subscription details.
