Injuries and Priorities: The Commonwealth Games' Latest Casualty Katarina Johnson Thompson and Dina Asher Smith, two of England's top medal hopes for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, will not be participating in the event due to injury.
This decision comes as no surprise given their packed schedules leading up to the European Championships in Birmingham next month.
Asher Smith's absence is particularly significant, as she was set to compete in the relays – a crucial event that can often make or break a country's medal tally.