badminton
KUALA LUMPUR: The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) revealed that Malaysia's request to host the badminton event in conjunction with the 2026 Commonwealth Games was rejected by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).
OCM Secretary-General Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin Najib (pic) said Malaysia proposed that the sport, which has been a medal stronghold for the country, be held concurrently with the other 10 sports set by the host, Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to Aug 2, 2026.