Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith among NINE English call-offs in major blow for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games suffered a significant setback when nine English athletes withdrew on the eve of the opening ceremony. High-profile withdrawals included heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and sprinter Dina Asher-Smith. The mass call-offs were announced ahead of last night's opening ceremony, representing a major blow to England's team.