Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary set to miss Commonwealth Games after classification change

Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow following a late reclassification by the International Paralympic Committee.

The 24-year-old, who was set to make her Commonwealth Games debut in Scotland, has moved from the S9 category to S10.

While the S10 classification is for athletes with less severe impairments, the shift effectively ends Leary's Glasgow campaign due to the event's limited schedule.

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The swimming program features a condensed slate of events which means for S10 athletes, the only available event is the 200m individual medley, a discipline Leary does not contest.

As the reigning world record holder in S9 sprint freestyle, the lack of S10 sprint events leaves her without a viable path to compete.

Despite losing the three-time world champion and her infectious enthusiasm, Australia has named an 18-strong team for the Glasgow event, including seven debutants.

At just 14 years old, Mia Hogan is the youngest athlete expected to represent the Dolphins in Glasgow. Her rapid ascent through the ranks has made her the youngest member of the overall Australian Commonwealth Games Team to date.

"I am so excited to join the Dolphins at the Commonwealth Games, to wear the green and gold, it's something I've dreamed about," Hogan said.

"I've learned so much from the more experienced swimmers.

"I've already known Lucky and I've met Lani Pallister, and I'm really looking forward to joining them on team and racing on such a big stage."

The full Australian contingent heading to Scotland will be finalised following the national swimming trials in Sydney, concluding on June 13.