The Commonwealth Games will occur in Glasgow, but one of British athletics' biggest stars, Keely Hodgkinson, will not participate. The Olympic 800m champion decided to skip the event, prioritizing her busy summer schedule.

Hodgkinson had indicated her intention to miss the Games well in advance, choosing instead to focus on the European Athletic Championships, which commence in Birmingham on 10 August.

Key highlights of her decision include:

• Keely Hodgkinson has won the last two continental crowns in the 800m.
• She secured the title two years ago before clinching gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Team England will feature 63 athletes in a packed athletics program at Scotstoun Stadium, home to the Glasgow Warriors. Notable competitors include:

• Katarina Johnson-Thompson, aiming for a heptathlon three-peat after her victories on the Gold Coast and in Birmingham.
• Amy Hunt, who won a 200m World Championship silver medal, will compete in the 100m and may anchor a strong English team in the sprint relay, defending their crown.

Hodgkinson's choice underscores her commitment to peak performance at the European Championships, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting summer in athletics.