High jump competition disrupted by severe weather at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The women’s high jump final at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow faced severe disruption on July 28, 2026, due to torrential rain and freezing temperatures at Scotstoun Stadium. Organizers initially paused the event for 40 minutes citing athlete safety, before eventually resuming the competition despite the persistent downpour. The final lasted over three hours as athletes struggled with the hazardous, wintry conditions.

Among the competitors, Styliana Ioannidou cleared 1.72 meters but failed at 1.77 meters. Elena Kulichenko, who celebrated her 24th birthday during the event, cleared 1.77 meters on her first attempt and 1.82 meters after the restart, ultimately failing at 1.87 meters. Kulichenko secured a 5th-place finish. Following the competition, the athlete shared a humorous post on social media regarding the extreme weather, noting the difficulty of the conditions.

The event drew criticism due to the decision by organizers to proceed with the final under such challenging weather. No further investigation or follow-up actions have been reported at this time, as the competition concluded under these difficult circumstances.