'Absence of hockey at CWG is not a good sign': Rupinder Pal Singh

Hockey has been excluded from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to cut costs. Hosts Glasgow limited the Games to 10 sports, affecting hockey and others. For Indian athletes, this impacts a significant preparation platform for major events and government jobs. The Federation of International Hockey (FIH) clarified that the decision to not include the sport in Glasgow was a one-off.