Two of England’s largest athletics stars – Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith – have withdrawn from the Commonwealth Video games on account of damage; Netball star Natalie Metcalf additionally out of Glasgow 2026 with the opening ceremony to be held in a while Thursday
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson is out of the Commonwealth Video games
England medal hopes Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith have pulled out of the Commonwealth Video games.
Johnston-Thompson was one of many favourites for the heptathlon, having received gold on the Gold Coast in 2018 and Birmingham 2022, whereas Asher-Smith was set to compete within the relays.
Fellow Olympic medallists Matthew Hudson-Smith and Daryll Neita have additionally introduced their withdrawals alongside Amber Anning, Zac Sneddon, Anna Buy, Elliot Giles and Jona Efoloko.
Additionally on Thursday, England netball star Natalie Metcalf withdrew from the Video games due to a calf damage.
Metcalf, who was a part of the 2018 squad that received Commonwealth gold in Australia, has been changed by Ella Clark.
The opening ceremony in Glasgow takes place on Thursday night time earlier than the primary medals are handed out on Friday by means of to the ultimate day on Sunday, August 2.
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