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| Mail John The Australian netball team is in play, taking on Tonga, and leading 23-12 after the first quarter, the holders
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- The Australian Cameron McEvoy, the reigning Olympic champion at 50m, finishes second in his heat, though second overall in terms of time, behind his heat-winner, Joshua Liendo.
- The top 16 go through to the semis.
- Devlin is a local lad, from 10 minutes down the road.
Action, news and reaction on opening weekend 10 things to look out for at Glasgow 2026 | Mail John The Australian netball team is in play, taking on Tonga, and leading 23-12 after the first quarter, the holders have been quick to hit form. The Australian Cameron McEvoy, the reigning Olympic champion at 50m, finishes second in his heat, though second overall in terms of time, behind his heat-winner, Joshua Liendo. The top 16 go through to the semis.
He said: “I couldn’t even describe the feeling. To have all my fans cheering me on and having my family in the stands. The noise was amazing and I was glad I could get the win for them.
Long may it continue. And speaking to the BBC, he said: ““I’ve used up my holidays this year so I’ve had to take time off unpaid. But they’ve been a great support to me, letting me work round my training and stuff, so I can’t thank them enough. “I’d pick this any day of the week, though... The nerves were worse this morning but once I got started I went emotionless and a bit numb almost, and got on with it.””””
Source: Guardian Sport