Commonwealth Games 2026 day three: netball, men’s 60kg final, swimming heats and boxing

Awrite and welcome to the Commonwealth Games 2026 – day three! The morning’s programme opens with netball — Wales v Scotland followed by Australia v England — and also includes the men’s 60kg weightlifting final, swimming heats and boxing, all scheduled before lunchtime.

Action, news and reaction on opening weekend. For background see "10 things to look out for at Glasgow 2026" or Mail Daniel at daniel.harris.casual@theguardian.com. This live running account will follow those events through the day.

Netball headlines the start of play. First will be Wales v Scotland; that fixture is followed by Australia v England. Both matches are listed among the early-session events on the day three schedule.

A highlight on the same morning programme is the final of the men’s 60kg weightlifting competition. That contest appears in the itinerary ahead of lunch. It sits alongside the netball ties as part of the opening weekend action.

The pool will host swimming heats during the morning sessions. Those heats are included in the events slated to conclude before the lunchtime break. Boxing matches are also scheduled in the same early window.

This live coverage aims to capture results, updates and reaction as those sessions unfold across the day. Readers seeking a longer preview can consult "10 things to look out for at Glasgow 2026" or contact daniel.harris.casual@theguardian.com for further information.

Expect the running account to supply developments and outcomes as they are confirmed, with full reports to follow on the opening weekend action.