# Welsh heptathlete Pawlett out of Commonwealth Games

Welsh athlete Abigail Pawlett has withdrawn from the heptathlon at the Commonwealth Games. The decision impacts Wales' medal prospects in the multi-event competition. No reason for her exit has been given yet.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/c07r8789m4ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:07:22 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2026/jul/28/commonwealth-games-2026-day-five-in-pictures) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:55:38 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2026/jul/29/commonwealth-games-2026-day-six-in-pictures) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:12:28 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/29/former-australia-track-cyclist-matt-richardson-pulls-out-of-commonwealth-games-with-injury) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:17:52 GMT