ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·4 min read·medium
Anabelle Smith and Melissa Tapper among Commonwealth Games athletes ruing axed sports
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Jon Healy
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games have excluded several traditional sports, including diving, table tennis, and rugby sevens. Athletes like Anabelle Smith and Melissa Tapper have expressed disappointment over the decision to remove their disciplines from the competition.
Anabelle Smith (left) and Maddison Keeney will be the defending Commonwealth champions until 2030. ( Getty Images: Ian MacNicol )
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